Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Prudential Bank and Trust, FSB, Hartford, Connecticut, are reportedly in circulation
Prudential Bank and Trust, FSB
Hartford, CT
Heather M. Corrado
heather.corrado@prudential.com
Voice (860) 534-4513
Fax (860) 534-3595
Prudential Bank and Trust, FSB, Hartford, Connecticut, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 011975221, which is assigned to Prudential Bank and Trust, FSB. The items are very similar to authentic cashier's checks. A telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, is displayed below the bank's name and address in the top-left corner.
Authentic checks have a security feature statement embedded within a darkened top border.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Heather M. Corrado
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Prudential Bank and Trust, FSB
280 Trumbull Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06103
Telephone: (860) 534-4513
Fax: (860) 534-3595
Email: heather.corrado@prudential.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions related to federal deposit insurance or consumer issues should be submitted to the FDIC using an online form that can be accessed at http://www2.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.asp.
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Sandra L. ThompsonDirector
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection