Alerts & Counterfeits Chart N

Institution Name	Type of Item Date of Alert	Details
Nara Bank Los Angeles, CA Contact: Jasna Penich Telephone: (213) 235-3009 Fax: (213) 235-3025	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-278-2006 September 19, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 122041727, which is assigned to Nara Bank. The counterfeit items are similar to authentic checks, but have ornate borders on all sides. Authentic checks display the following statement embedded within the top border: "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINT." In addition, the following statement is embedded within the bottom border: "THE BACK OF THIS CHECK MUST CONTAIN AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK OR IS VOID."
Nara Bank Los Angeles, CA Contact: Myung Hee Hyun Telephone: (213) 427-6359 Fax: (213) 380-2400	Missing Personal Money Orders SA-99-2005 August 9, 2005	The check number range is 48350 through 48649; 48850 through 48949; and 49050 through 49249, for a total of 600 personal money orders.
National Bank of Blacksburg Blacksburg, Virginia Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5214	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Alert 2006-31 June 15, 2006	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 051403122 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam.
National Bank of Blacksburg Blacksburg, VA Contact: Shelby M. Evans Telephone: (540) 951-6275 Fax: (540) 951-6278	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-167-2006 June 19, 2006	The counterfeit items bear the routing number 051403122, which is assigned to the National Bank of Blacksburg, but are dissimilar to authentic checks. The counterfeit items display a logo and the words "For a future YOU can bank on...Bank On Us! The National Bank" in the upper-left corner. The address "100 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24062" and the word "REMITTER" are printed below the logo. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the top-center portion of the item and "Banking Center: South Main, VA" is printed in the lower-left corner above the word "MEMO." "VOID AFTER 90 DAYS" and "SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT & FINGERPRINT CHECK WORDING" are printed in the lower-right corner below the signature line. A description of security features is embedded in the top border. Authentic checks display only the bank's logo, name, city and state in the upper-left corner. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the lower-left corner and "AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE" appears above the signature line in the lower-right corner. A padlock symbol is printed on the right side, and a description of security features is printed below the dollar amount line. Authentic checks are light grey with a gold band across the top.
National Bank of Commerce Memphis, Tennessee Contact: Ms. Valerie Walls Travelers Express Company, Inc. (third-party vendor) Telephone: (800) 323-6873 (automated system)(800) 328-5678, option 1, extension 7387 Fax: (763) 549-7430	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks FIL-132-2002 December 5, 2002	The bank does not exist.The routing number used on the fictitious checks, 053112343, is assigned to the Millennia Community Bank in Greenville, North Carolina, which is a legitimate bank that has no offices in Charlotte, North Carolina
National City Bank Evansville, IN Contact: Gary Fein Telephone: (812) 464-9672 Fax: (812) 461-9556	Counterfeit Cashirer's Checks OCC Alaert 2006-34 July 5, 2006	Integra Bank, N.A., has reported to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)that counterfeit cashier's checks, issued in the name of National City Bank, Evansville, IN, and using a retired routing number of 081205248, are being presented nationwide for payment in connection with a lottery scam. National City Bank was merged into Integra Bank, N.A. As a result of this merger, there are no longer any authentic items in circulation bearing the name of National City Bank, Evansville, IN, or utilizing the routing number noted above. The counterfeit items are light tan in color with a dark tan border. All printing appears in black ink, and the watermark is a diamond pattern when held to the light. To date, the checks presented have been made payable in the amount of either $3,850.00 or $4,850.00. Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit items contains the letterhead of "Providence Trust, 9089 Clarke Avenue, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Y8, (519) 722-4987" and may be signed by Gina Pride, Senior Vice President, Operations. Recipients are informed of their winning status and are instructed to contact their account manager, Wilson Graham, at (519) 721-2585. The letter further states that "...the enclosed check should be used for service charges and all applicable fees."
National Institutes of Health Federal Credit Union Bethesda, Maryland Contact: FBI Special Agent Marisa Perez at 301-586-4490.	Counterfeit Checks FDIC FIL-42-2001 May 15, 2001	The counterfeit checks are drawn on the National Cancer Institute's account at the Credit Union. Deposits of the counterfeit checks are typically made through an automated teller machine into an account, followed by withdrawals within a few days of the deposit.
Nature Coast Bank Crystal River, FL Contact: La Vern Brandau Telephone: (352) 563-5505 Fax: (352) 563-2051	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-100-2007 April 25, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 063115673, which is assigned to Nature Coast Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in a rectangle with rounded corners in the top-center portion. The following statements are embedded within the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." The bank's name, city, state, zip code and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, appear in the top-left corner. The counterfeit items display the bank's name above two signature lines and the statement "TWO SIGNATURES REQUIRED" in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display "OFFICIAL CHECK" above the authorized signature line in the lower- right corner and include the bank's name in the top-center portion. In the upper-left corner are the bank's address and telephone number. The checks display the numerical amount in a rectangle with rounded corners.
Naugatuck Savings Bank Naugatuck, Connecticut, Contact: Thomas C. O'Neil Telephone: (203) 720-5000, extension 333 Fax: (203) 720-5016	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-88-2007 Aapril 5, 2007	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a lottery scam. The counterfeit items display the routing number 044015543, which is assigned to Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan issues official checks through a Travelers Express Company, Inc., account at Huntington National Bank. Centered at the top of the counterfeit items are the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" encapsulated in a rectangle with rounded corners. The bank's logo, name (with the word "LOAN" misspelled as "LOAD"), and a toll-free telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, appear below the upper-left corner. Authentic official checks display top and side borders that are scroll-patterned; the checks are perforated along the bottom border. "OFFICIAL CHECK" is encapsulated in a rectangle with rounded corners and is centered within the top border. The following security statements appear below the top border: "THE DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BACK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE AND BORDER. ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." The following security statement is embedded within the bottom border: "THE VARIABLE TONE BACKGROUND AREA OF THIS DOCUMENT CHANGES COLOR GRADUALLY AND SMOOTHLY FROM DARKER TONES AT THE TOP TO THE LIGHTEST TONE AT THE BOTTOM." When copied, authentic checks display a security "VOID" background.
Naugatuck Savings Bank Naugatuck, Connecticut, Contact: Thomas R. Nash Telephone: (203) 720-5335 Fax: (203) 720-5386	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-44-2006 February 28, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211174178, which is assigned to Naugatuck Savings Bank. However, Naugatuck Savings Bank issues official checks through Travelers Express Company, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has an account at Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Authentic official checks bear the routing number 044015543, which is assigned to Huntington National Bank. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic items in style. The counterfeit items, which display the wording "Cashier's Check" in the top center portion of the item, do not display a bank logo. Authentic checks are referred to as official checks and display a sunburst logo in the top-center portion of the check; sun rays are displayed throughout the entire check. A honeycomb logo is displayed above the bank's name in the top-left portion. Information pertaining to Travelers Express and the drawee bank, Huntington National Bank, is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the check.
NCB, FSB Hillsboro, OH Contact: John P. Levo Telephone: (937) 840-2232 Fax: (937) 393-5711	Counterfeit Checks SA-104-2005 August 18, 2005	The counterfeit items display a proper routing number of 242272227 for NCB, FSB; however, NCB, FSB checks are payable through Branch Banking & Trust Company, Charleston, West Virginia, and are processed using the routing number 051900353. The fraudulent items are markedly dissimilar to authentic bank checks. The layout, style and fonts are different. The counterfeit items include the wording "CASHIER CHECK" in the middle portion of the check. Authentic NCB, FSB checks do not include any wording to indicate that the checks are official checks of the bank.
The Necedah Bank Necedah, Wisconsin Contact: Kevin Ravenscroft Telephone: (608) 565-2296	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-49-2005 May 9, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number of 075906197, which is the proper routing number for the bank. The counterfeit checks are similar to the authentic checks. However, the wording �two signatures required� appears above the signature lines on the authentic checks and below the signature lines on the counterfeit checks. In addition, the word �REMITTER� appears in capital letters near the upper-left hand side on the authentic checks, but not on the counterfeit checks.
Neffs National Bank Neffs, Pennsylvania Contact: Michael Bailey (610) 767-3875	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Alert 2005-5 March 17, 2005	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name are being used. To date, the checks have always shown the remitter as James Parris. The counterfeit checks are salmon in color with white marbling, and there is a thin reddish top border with security feature statements. The bank's name is in a calligraphy style font in the upper left with a poor imitation logo and a bogus telephone number of 800-432-4271. The words "Cashier's Check" appear on the top center in uppercase block letters. The ABA fraction appears as 83-347/421, the serial number is 9 digits, and the account number is 12 digits. There is no block for a dollar amount, and the word "Dollars" is missing after the imprinted monetary amount. There is no line for the date. The phrase "Authorized Signature/Issuer Accepts as Drawer/Drawee" appears under the signature line.
Nevada State Bank Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact: Ms. Dee Hollenbeck Telephone: (702) 855-4640 FAX: (702) 855-4664	Stop Payment on Official Checks SA-64-2003 October 17, 2003	The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was notified by the Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada, that four official checks numbered 458682644, 458682645, 458682646, and 458682647 were mistakenly issued to an individual who fraudulently represented herself as a bank customer. The attempted fraud was discovered shortly thereafter, and a stop payment has been placed on the checks.
Nevada State Bank Las Vegas, Nevada Contact: Ms. Dee Hollenbeck Telephone: (702) 855-4640 FAX: (702) 855-4664	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-50-2003 September 3, 2003	The counterfeit instruments include the bank's routing number of 122043149. The counterfeit items are very similar in general layout and appearance to the bank's genuine official checks.
NewAlliance Bank New Haven, CT Contact: Thomas S. Fee Telephone: (203) 789-2609 Fax: (203) 789-2739	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-189-2006 July 14, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211170088, which is assigned to NewAlliance Bank. However, authentic official checks display the routing number 044015543, which is assigned to Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. The bank issues official checks through an account of Travelers Express Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, held at Huntington National Bank. The counterfeit items display the bank's name, location and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, in the top-center portion. The bank's name and logo are also displayed in the upper-left corner above "CASHIER'S CHECK." Authentic checks display a logo in the top-center portion with the word "OFFICIAL" to the left and the word "CHECK" to the right of the logo. The check has a printed line following "Pay to the Order of" and to the right of the "$" sign. A printed line also appears in the upper-right corner of the check with "New Haven, CT" printed directly beneath the line.
New Century Bank South Fayetteville, NC Contact: Dorothy Amabile Telephone: (910) 892-7080 Fax: (910) 892-8059	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-14-2008 January 11, 2008	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011007092, which is assigned to Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts. New Century Bank South issues official checks through Moneygram Payment Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, payable through Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company. The counterfeit items are similar to authentic official checks; however, they display a security feature statement embedded in the top border and along the bottom border between two padlock icons. Authentic checks display the bank's logo (bank name in blue print with a gold swish between the words "New" and "Century"). "Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303" is printed below the bank's logo in the lower-left corner. The checks are blue and white.
New Era Bank Freedericktown, Missouri Contact: Janice Starkey Telephone: (573) 783-3336 Fax: (573) 783-2189	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-27-2005 March 10, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 081502637. The counterfeit items and the authentic checks are markedly dissimilar. Authentic cashier's checks have a bank logo at the top center of the check with a double-lined oval encircling the bank name. Counterfeit items have a logo that features a rectangular border framing the bank name. Additionally, counterfeit items have a thin dark strip across the top of the check that describes certain security features. Authentic checks do not have this strip.
NewMil Bank New Milford, CT Contact: Gary Hage Phone: (860) 355-7617 Fax: (860) 354-0539	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-268-2006 September 15, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211170156, which is assigned to NewMil Bank, and are similar to authentic checks. However, authentic checks have the bank's customer care center telephone number � "1-860-210-4040" � printed to the right of the bank's name and address in the top-left corner. In addition, "ORIGINAL DOCUMENT" is printed on the reverse side of authentic checks along with other security features.
Newtown Savings Bank Newtown, CT Contact: David McNamara Telephone: (203) 426-4440, Extension 3164 Fax: (203) 426-4510	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-105-2005 August 18, 2005	The counterfeit items display a proper routing number of 221172296 for Newtown Savings Bank; however, authentic cashier's checks use the routing number 051900353 and are payable through Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T), Charleston, West Virginia. The counterfeit items are markedly dissimilar to authentic bank checks. The layout, style and fonts are different. The counterfeit items include an address for the bank; authentic checks do not include an address.
New Resource Bank San Francisco, CA Contact: Joanne Marquez Telephone: (415) 995-8107 Fax: (415) 947-0482	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-262-2007 September 20, 2007	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a Canadian secret shopper scam. The counterfeit items display the routing number 121044369, which is assigned to New Resource Bank, but are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display security feature statements in the top and bottom borders. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the top center. The bank's name (repeated twice), city, state and a toll-free telephone number, which is not associated with the bank ("1.888.416.7255"), appear in the top- left corner. The bank's name is repeated following the word "DRAWER" in the top-right corner and the word "for" beneath the written dollar amount line. Two signature lines preceded by the word "PER" are on the right side. The words "Signing Officer" are printed beneath each signature line and the word "REMITTER" is below both signature lines.
The New Washington State Bank New Washington, Indiana Contact: Donna Hostetler Telephone: (812) 284-9264 Fax: (812) 284-0187	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-335-2006 December 28, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 083008650, which is assigned to The New Washington State Bank. The items are similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counterfeit items have the following statement displayed below the authorized signature line in the lower-right corner: "SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT & FINGERPRINT CHECK WORDING."
New Washington State Bank New Washington, IN Contact: Donna Hostetler Telephone: (812) 284-9264 Fax: (812) 284-0187	Counterfeit Money Orders SA-271-2006 September 18, 2006	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a nationwide lottery scam. Some of the counterfeit items are included with a letter purported to be from "Continental Distribution Sweepstakes, Suite 205, 820 St. Claude Street, Sydney, Australia, S6W9X3." Other counterfeit items are included with a letter purported to be from "BC 49 Lottery, Suite 900, 1275 Broad Street, Victoria, BC, V2N1Y6." The counterfeit items display the routing number 083008650, which is assigned to The New Washington State Bank, and are similar to authentic money orders in style, font and layout. However, the counterfeit items are printed on check stock with a marbled background and rounded corners on the right side. The counterfeit items display security wording embedded within the top border. Authentic money orders are printed on check stock with a geometric background and display a silver strip on the left side. All corners are rectangular.
New Windsor State Bank New Windsor, MD Contact: Teena Hilliard Telephone: (443) 671-5957 or (410) 756-1580 Fax: (410) 756-1590	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-11-2008 January 11, 2008	The counterfeit items display the routing number 055002998, which is assigned to New Windsor State Bank. The counterfeit items are very similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counterfeit items have an incorrect word usage ("Your") in the slogan below the bank's logo in the top-left corner. The slogan states: "Your Our Principal Interest." The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" (with an apostrophe) in the top-center area and have a perforated left side. Authentic cashier's checks display the slogan "You're Our Principal Interest" below the bank's logo in the top-left corner and the words "CASHIERS CHECK" (without an apostrophe) in the top- center area. Authentic cashier's checks have a perforated top.
New York Community Bank Westbury, New York Contact: James Christopher Telephone: (516) 683-4180 Fax: (516) 683-8099	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-68-2007 March 16, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Denver, Colorado. New York Community Bank issues official checks through an Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. account held at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The counterfeit items display the wording "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center. A logo (consisting of a squared letter "Q"), the name "QUEENS COUNTY SAVINGS BANK" and the wording "A Division Of New York Community Bank" are printed in the upper-left corner. In the lower-left corner, the items reference Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. and display a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank. New York Community Bank issues official checks that display the wording "OFFICIAL CHECK" incorporated into the center of the top border. The security statement "HOLD DOCUMENT UP TO THE LIGHT TO VIEW THE WATERMARK" is displayed on both sides. The bank's logo (a square containing the letters "NYCB"), name and the slogan "THE STRENGTH BEHIND THE BANKS YOU TRUST � MEMBER OF FDIC" are printed in the upper-left corner.
New York Community Bank Westbury, New York Contact: Glen A. Doyle Telephone: (516) 683-4421 Fax: (516) 683-8099	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-202-2005 December 29, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to the account of Integrated Payment Systems, Inc, Englewood, Colorado, held at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Denver, Colorado. New York Community Bank issues official checks through Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. The counterfeit items bear the bank's former name, Queens County Savings Bank, and logo. Authentic official checks display a lock on the right side of the check, display the names of other New York Community Banks, and have the "Official Check" wording in a box that is part of the top border of the check. The counterfeit items do not display either the lock or the names of other New York Community Banks. The counterfeit items use the term "Official Check," but the term is not framed in a box.
New York Community Bank Westbury, New York Contact: Mr. Peter Linder Telephone: (516) 683-4112 FAX: (516) 683-8099	Stolen Official Checks SA-65-2003 October 17, 2003	The items reflect the payee's routing number: 102000979. The checks are numbered from 250358400 to 250358899. IPS has put a stop-payment on all of these checks.
N.J.M. Bank, FSB West Trenton, NJ Contact: Diane P. Sengpiel Phone: (609) 538-8729, extension 3701 Fax: (609) 538-8728	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-238-2006 August 23, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 12221129, which is not assigned to N.J.M. Bank. The counterfeit items display the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the lower-left portion of the item above a description of indemnity bond coverage. Only one signature line appears in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display the routing number 031276049. "CASHIER'S CHECK" is printed in the top-center portion of the check. Two authorized signature lines appear in the lower-right corner.
Normandy Bank St. Louis, MO Contact: Ms. Elaine McAnally Telephone: (314) 383-5555, Ext. 124 FAX: (314) 383-1610	Stolen or Missing Money Orders SA-01-2 January 22, 2003	These items bear the routing number 081017711 and are entitled "Personal Money Order." The stolen or missing instruments are numbered: 338251 to 338350, 39051 to 339350, and 339951 to 340750.
Norstates Bank WAukegan, IL Contact: Tammy R. Wesenberg Telephone: (847) 244-6000 extension 233 FAX: (847) 244-7853	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-135-2006 May 1, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 071923378, which is assigned to Norstates Bank, but are dissimilar in appearance to authentic checks. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center and the bank name, address and a telephone number, not associated with the bank, in the lower-left corner. The counterfeit items are pale blue, and the following statement is embedded inside the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS SECURITY FEATURES � THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." The bank's name and a logo appear in the upper-left corner. Authentic checks display the bank's logo, name, address and telephone number in the top-left corner. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the lower-left corner above the phrase "VOID AFTER 6 MONTHS." Authentic checks are printed on white paper with gray "NS" watermarks in the background. A vertical countersignature line appears along the left margin.
North Brookfield Savings Bank North Brookfield, Massachusetts Contact: Kirk Burnham North Brookfield, Massachusetts 01535 Telephone: (508) 867-7442	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-49-2006 March 1, 2006	North Brookfield Savings Bank has been presented with and received several inquiries regarding counterfeit cashier's checks. These items claim to be issued by Integrated Payment Systems, but bear the routing number 211374091, which is assigned to the North Brookfield Savings Bank. The items are part of a "Secret Shoppers Scam," which is reportedly based in Canada. Targets of the scam are instructed to cash the check and return most of the funds to Canada in an effort to determine the efficiency of an international money transfer service. The counterfeit items display a telephone number, which is not associated with the North Brookfield Savings Bank
North Community Bank Chicago, IL Contact: Carrie McBriar Telephone: (773) 244-7049 Fax: (773) 244-7065	Counterfeit Checks SA-182-2006 June 29, 2006	The counterfeit items include the routing number 071001533, which is assigned to North Community Bank. Some, but not all, of the counterfeit items display the routing number as 71001533, which is missing the leading zero. The counterfeit items include an "NC" logo, the bank's name, city and state in the upper-left corner with the word "REMITTER" displayed directly below. The counterfeit items display a serial number beginning with the letters "EW." Authentic checks display "OFFICIAL BANK CHECK" in the top-left portion of the item. The following statement appears in the top center of the check: "The purchase of an indemnity bond may be required before this check will be replaced or refunded in the event it is lost, misplaced, or stolen."
North County Savings Bank Canton, NY Contact: Brandi Graham Phone (315) 386-4533, Extension 4296 Fax: (325) 393-1175	Counterfeit Treasurer's Checks SA-153-2007 June 7, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 221371123, which is assigned to The North Country Savings Bank. The items are similar to authentic checks; however, they have a dark top border with the following security feature description embedded in it: "THE FACE OF THIS CHECK IS PRINTED BLUE. THE BACK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK." A padlock symbol appears in the lower-right corner.
North Easton Savings North Easton, Massachusetts Contact: Robert Berg Phone: (508) 238-2007	Counterfeit Checks SA-302-2005 November 17, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011000138, which is assigned to Bank of America, Richmond, Virginia. North Easton Savings Bank issues checks through an account at Bank of America. The counterfeit items display the following statement embedded in the top border: "THIS CHECK IS VOID WITHOUT A COLORED BACKGROUND AND AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK CERTIFICATION SEAL ON THE BACK. HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW SEAL." In addition, the counterfeit items display a "02355" zip code, which is incorrect. Authentic checks display the following statement embedded in the bottom border: "THIS CHECK CONTAINS A TRUE WATERMARK � HOLD TO LIGHT TO VIEW."
North Fork Mattituck, NY Contact: Ed Hausdorf Phone: (631) 844-4163 Fax: (631) 531-2748	Stolen Money Orders SA-302-2005 November 2, 2006	Money orders were stolen. These instruments display the routing number 021407912, which is assigned to North Fork Bank. Serial numbers on the stolen money orders range from 81524101 to 81524200.
North Fork Bank Mattituck, NY Contact: Ed Hausdorf (631) 844-4163	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-136-2005 October 7, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 021407912, which is assigned to North Fork Bank, Mattituck, New York. The counterfeit items are similar in layout and font to the authentic checks. However, the security wording on the top edge of the check is different. On authentic checks, the wording begins with "WARNING: Original document has an artificial watermark on reverse side�." On the counterfeit items, the wording states, "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND�." Counterfeit items are reportedly printed on dark green, marbled paper and display a telephone number. Authentic checks do not display a telephone number.
North Shore Bank, a Co-operative Bank (also known as North Shore Bank), Peabody, MA, Contact: Linda LeBlanc Phone: (978) 538 7058 Fax: (978) 538 7070	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-122-2007 May 7, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211371298, which is assigned to North Shore Bank. The items are pink and have a purple sea shell design along the top and side borders. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are centered at the top. A logo of a bird in flight appears in the upper- left corner directly above the bank's name, which is printed in blue, and a Danvers, MA, address, which is printed in black. The following security statement is printed twice below the top border: "HOLD DOCUMENT UP TO THE LIGHT TO VIEW TRUE WATERMARK." Authentic checks display the bank's name in the upper-left corner with the city and state centered below the top border. A padlock symbol appears in the lower-left corner. The following statement is embedded within the bottom border: "HOLD AT AN ANGLE TOWARD LIGHT TO VERIFY SECURITY FEATURES ON BACK."
North Star Roseville, MN Contact: Audrey Bentz Phone: (651) 762-7321 Fax: (651) 489-9541	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-210-2006 July 28, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 096000959, which is assigned to North Star Bank, and are similar to authentic checks. The bank's main office and branch office addresses, and telephone numbers, not associated with the bank, appear in the top-center portion of the counterfeit items below the bank's logo and name. A padlock symbol appears to the right of the signature line in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display the words "Member FDIC" and the bank's Web address below the bank's logo, name, two office addresses and telephone numbers in the top-center portion of the checks. Authentic checks have ornate borders. A padlock symbol and security feature statement are embedded in the right border.
North Valley Bank Redding, California Contact: Margie West Telephone: (530) 226-2980 Fax: (530) 243-6868	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-141-2006 May 15, 2006	The counterfeit items include the routing number 121132394, which is assigned to North Valley Bank, and are relatively similar to authentic checks. However, the counterfeit items display "remitter" in lower-case lettering below the "Pay To The Order Of" box. Also, the routing number is inside of the check border, and the following security statement is embedded in the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A SECURITY COLOR BACKGROUND ON FACE AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENT SECURITY SCREEN ON BACK WITH PADLOCK SECURITY ICON." Authentic cashier�s checks display the following statement embedded in the top border: "DO NOT CASH THIS CHECK UNLESS YOU CAN SEE THE WORDS 'CHECK PROTECT� ON REVERSE SIDE." The following statement is embedded in the bottom border: "WARNING: ORIGINAL DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK ON REVERSE SIDE." The routing number is displayed outside of the border of the check.
North Valley Bank Thornton, CO Contact: MyrtleAnn Watson Telephone: (303) 452-5500 Fax: (303) 452-7430	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-324-2006 December 6, 2006	Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a lottery scam and are included with letters notifying the recipient of lottery winnings. The counterfeit items display the routing number 107005076, which is assigned to North Valley Bank. The counterfeit items are similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counterfeit items have security wording embedded in the top border. Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's mountain logo over the bank's name in the top-left corner.
Northeast Bank Auburn, Maine Contact: Mary Jane Bishop Telephone: (207) 777-6411	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-83-2004 October 7, 2004	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 211274557 for Northeast Bank. The counterfeit items and the authentic checks are similar.
Northern Neck State Bank, Warsaw, VA Contact: Heather Eustace Telephone: (804) 633-5031 Fax: (804) 633-2454	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-252-2006 August 29, 2006	There are two versions of counterfeit items, both displaying the routing number 096016765, which is assigned to U.S. Bank, St. Paul, Minnesota. Northern Neck State Bank issues cashier's checks through an account at U.S. Bank. The first version has a logo of a double letter "N" similar to authentic checks and is printed on either light blue or pink check stock with dark borders. The top border has security wording embedded. The second version has a logo consisting of the letter "N" placed above another letter "N," so that the two N's are aligned vertically. The top border on this version also has security wording embedded. Authentic cashier's checks are printed on check stock that has an off-white background with a basket weave pattern. The check borders and print are dark blue. Authentic checks have security wording printed beneath the top border and have a microprint signature line. A watermark is shown on the reverse side. The logo consists of a double letter "N" and is centered at the top of the authentic check between the words "NORTHERN" and "NECK."
Northern Trust Bank of California, National Association Santa Barbara, California Contact: Susan Turay Telephone: (602) 468-2582 Fax: (602) 912-8696	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-21-2006 February 8, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 122242173, which is assigned to Northern Trust Bank of California, National Association. Most of the counterfeit items are printed on light-green check stock. Some of the counterfeit items contain a security statement in the top border of the item. The counterfeit items display an anchor logo enclosed in a shaded rectangular box located in the top center of the item. Authentic cashier's checks are printed on white check stock, with fine-green background lines. The checks have a green border framing the entire check, and the border contains a security watermark. Authentic checks display the bank's logo of an anchor with a rope enclosed in a circle inside a shaded box with rounded corners.
Northern Trust Bank, National Association Phoenix, Arizona (San Francisco Branch) Contact: Ms. Sally M. Beliveau Telephone: (602) 468-2638 FAX: (602) 912-8672	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-40-2003 July 22, 2003	The counterfeit instruments include a fraudulent routing number of 9876543210 and do not display the bank's logo.
Northmark Bank, Andover, MA Contact: Robert Vachon Telephone: (978) 686-9100 Fax: (978) 794-9557	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-215-2007 August 8, 2007	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a secret shopper scam and are included with correspondence from The Apex Evaluation and Marketing Services supposedly based in Ontario, Canada. The counterfeit items display the routing number 011302603, which is assigned to Northmark Bank, but are markedly dissimilar to authentic treasurer's checks. Northmark Bank issues treasurer's checks, not cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" near the lower-left corner. The bank's name and address are in the top center. The bank's name is repeated above the signature line. "REMITTER:" is printed near the top-left corner. Authentic treasurer's checks display a reflective foil security bar across the top of the check, and only the bank's name is printed in the top-center area. A security feature statement, printed in italics, is displayed directly below the written dollar amount line. The bank's name, city, state, zip code and the words "TREASURER'S CHECK" are displayed in the lower-left corner. A padlock icon and security statements are printed on the right side.
Northridge Bank Austin and San Antonio, Texas Contact: FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, E-mail: alert@fdic.gov	Fraudulent Cashier's Checks SA-150-2006 May 25, 2006	Several financial institutions have contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that fraudulent cashier's checks bearing the name Northridge Bank and routing numbers assigned to a variety of other financial institutions are in circulation. There are no active federally chartered or state-chartered financial institutions with the name Northridge Bank. Fraudulent items display one of two logos. One is a logo consisting of a "1" superimposed on a map of the United States, encircled by a globe. The other logo consists of the letters "NB." To the right of either logo, "Northridge Bank" is printed. To date, the fraudulent items have included Austin, Texas, and San Antonio, Texas, as the city and state where Northridge Bank is purported to be located. The fraudulent items display the wording "CASHIER'S CHECK" printed vertically on the left side of the item and a "NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS" is displayed in the top-left corner.
Northridge Bank (non-existent) San Antonio, TX Contact: Wendy Griffin Telephone: (210) 945-7400, extension 230 Fax: (210) 945-7424 E-mail: wgriffin@schertzbank.com	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-110-2006 April 20, 2006	The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks in style. The counterfeit items display a logo consisting of a "1" superimposed on a map of the United States, encircled by a globe. "Northridge Bank" is printed to the right of the logo. The counterfeits bear a transit routing number of 114916103 which is assigned to Schertz Bank & Trust. Northridge Bank does not exist.
Northrim Bank Anchorage, Alaska Contact: James M. Kurth Telephone: (907) 261-3513 Fax: (907) 261-8773 or Andrea Jacobson Telephone: (907) 261-4634	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-152-2006 May 25, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 125200934, which is assigned to Northrim Bank. Counterfeit items are not similar to authentic checks. Counterfeit items display the bank's logo, name and "Anchorage, AK 99524" in the top-left corner. A short line appears directly above the logo. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are printed in the upper-right corner and "REMITER" is printed in the lower-left corner. The following phrase is embedded in the top border of counterfeit items: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND HIGH RESOLUTION BORDER. THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." Counterfeit items display one authorized signature line in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display the bank's logo, name and the address "3111 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503" in the top-left corner. The words "CASHIERS CHECK" are printed in the center of the check inside a box with rounded corners. A "Memo" line appears in the lower-left corner and two signature lines are printed in the lower-right corner. Authentic cashier's checks have the following statement printed below the top border: "THE BACK OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED IN A SPECIAL WHITE INK. HOLD THE DOCUMENT AT A SMALL ANGLE TO SEE THIS SECURITY FEATURE." An additional description of a security feature is embedded in the bottom border.
Northrim Bank 3111 C. Street Anchorage, Alaska Contact: Ms. Anita De Vore Telephone: (907) 261-3513 FAX: (907) 261-8773	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks FDIC FIL-144-2002 December 23, 2002	All of the counterfeit items bear the routing number 125200934 and the account number 71000001137. However, not all of the counterfeit instruments presented for payment include the bank's correct address.
Northway Bank Berlin, NH Contact: Susan Dumont Telephone: (603) 752-1171 Extension 3234 Fax: (603) 528-6054	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-179-2005 November 30, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011700425, which is assigned to Northway Bank. However, authentic checks are issued by Integrated Payment Systems, Englewood, Colorado, and use the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to JP Morgan Chase Bank, Denver, Colorado. Also, authentic checks are referred to as official checks, while the counterfeit items use the term cashier's checks. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic official checks in format. Authentic checks display the wording official check in the top-center portion of the check; the counterfeit items display the bank's former name in that location.
Northwest Savings Bank Warren, Pennsylvania Contact: David R. Engle (814) 728-7313	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-77-2004 October 26, 2004	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 243374218 for Northwest Savings Bank. The counterfeit items and the authentic checks are very similar with no significant distinguishing characteristics.
NOVA Savings Bank Philadelphia, PA Contact: Eileen M. Knott Telephone: (610) 993-4168 Fax: (610)-993-4162	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-135-2007 May 21, 2007	Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name USA Bankchares of Miami, Miami, Florida, are in circulation. The counterfeit items display the routing number 036076053, which is assigned to NOVA Savings Bank. The items also display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" and the business name "PARIA VARES COMPANY," with a Miami, Florida, address, near the top-left corner. Above the lower-left corner is a "Memo" line with "USA BANKCHARES OF MIAMI" and a Miami location printed directly above that line. A security padlock symbol is displayed on the right side. Authentic checks display "NOVA SAVINGS BANK" in the top-left corner. "CASHIERS CHECK" is displayed near the top center directly above the "Date" line. "Member FDIC" appears in the lower-left corner. Two signature lines are printed above the lower-right corner, and the statement "TWO SIGNATURES REQUIRED OVER $2500.00" is printed directly above them.
Numerica Credit Union Spokane, WA Contact: Nancy Haugen Telephone: 1-800-433-1837, extension 6147 Fax: (509) 536-6119	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-277-2007 October 17, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 325182690, which is assigned to Numerica Credit Union. The items are similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counterfeit items display a security feature statement embedded in the top border and along the bottom border between two padlocks. The word "REMITTER" appears in the lower-left corner. Authentic checks are light green and display the bank's local and toll-free telephone numbers below the bank's name and location in the top-left corner.