Alerts & Counterfeits Chart R

Institution Name	Type of Item Date of Alert	Details
Rabobank, N.A. Arroyo Grande, CA Contact: Ebony Strange Phone: (909) 758-4753, Fax at (909) 483-4890	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-22-2008 May 22, 2008	Counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank�s name and using an incorrect routing number of 122238420 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with on-line purchase overpayment scams as well as a variety of up-front payment scams. The counterfeit checks bear little resemblance to the authentic items and may be identified by the following: the instruments are of unknown color, contain the words �CASHIER�S CHECK� in the lower-left corner of the item, and include the following security statement in the top border: �FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.� The words �AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE� are beneath a single signature line in the lower-right corner of the check, and the check is signed by �Melissa Haskin.� The bottom border includes two padlock icons and the following statement: �SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK.� Items presented to date have included the name of �Jennifer Smith� as the remitter. Additionally, the checks contain a fictitious bank telephone number of (866) 471-8240 and a fictitious bank fax number of (866) 572-2033. These numbers are not associated with Rabobank, N.A., but rather with the fraudster. Due to possible variations in the appearance of the bank�s official items and differing scams associated with the counterfeit or fictitious items, officials of Rabobank, N.A., recommend that any recipient who receives any of the bank�s official items from an unknown or questionable source should contact the bank to verify the item�s authenticity.
Rabobank, N.A. El Centro, CA Contact: Ebony Strange Phone: (760) 337-7344 Fax at (760) 370-3371	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-38-2007 June 21, 2007	Counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank�s name and using a correct routing number of 122238420 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam. The counterfeit checks resemble the authentic items but may be identified by the following: the instruments may be brown or mauve in color, contain the words �CASHIER�S CHECK� in the upper-left corner of the item, and include the following security statement in the top border: �FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.� The words �AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE� are found beneath a single signature line in the lower-right corner of the check, and the bottom border includes two padlock icons and the following statement: �SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK.� The items do not contain the correct bank contact telephone numbers of �(831) 751-2265 or (877) 886-2265.� The volume of these counterfeit items has increased along with the variation of the appearance of the items. Bank officials, therefore, are encouraged to contact Rabobank, N.A. to verify the authenticity of the item that is being presented. Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit items may contain the letterhead of �Northwest Financial & Trust Services, North West House, Lyford Cay, P.O. Box N-3229, Nassau, Bahamas, Sponsor: Readers Digest, Publishers Clearing House, Sweepstakes, Lotto � 1-306-351-2387.� The letter alerts the recipient that he or she is the winner of an unclaimed prize and instructs the recipient to contact an agent at Northwest Financial & Trust Services at 1-306-351-2387. Note that this is number originates in Canada. The letter further states that the enclosed check is to be used �for the payment of tax and administrative expenses (international clearance fees) and that the recipient is to keep all winning information confidential. The letter may be signed by Philip Dodgers, SR. Director / Claims & Credit Control.
Rabobank, N.A. El Centro, CA Contact: Patricia Martinez Phone: (831) 422-6642	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-277-2006 September 19, 2006	Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name and routing number (121139711) are in circulation. The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a lottery scam and are accompanied by a letter from the "American Consumers Sweepstakes Lottery." Letters notify recipients of their winning status and instruct the recipients to contact an "agent" at 1-800-963-5144, extension 1, or 647-430-9696, extension 1. According to the correspondence, the check is included to pay the IRS non-resident fees. The volume of these counterfeit items has increased along with the variation in the appearance of the items. Bank officials, therefore, are encouraged to contact Rabobank, N.A., to verify the authenticity of any cashier's checks bearing the name Rabobank, N.A., El Centro, California, that is being presented.
Rabobank, N.A. El Centro, CA Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5214 Mail: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Special Supervision Division, MS 6-4 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219	Counterfeit Money Orders ALERT 2006-49 August 31, 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 121139711 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam. The volume of these counterfeit items has increased along with the variation of the appearance of the items. Bank officials,therefore, are encouraged to contact Rabobank, N.A. to verify the authenticity of the item that is being presented.
Randolph National Bank Randolph, VT Contact: Kathy T. Killian Phone: (802) 728-9611 Fax: (802) 728-4016,	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-20-2008 March 11, 2008	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit official checks issued in the bank�s name and using the bank�s correct routing number of 011601171 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a mystery shopping scam. Counterfeit items may be identified by the following traits: checks contain a green border and purple mountain logo in the top left corner. The bank�s name and address are printed beneath the logo, and the words �OFFICIAL CHECK� are offset in the upper-right portion of the instrument. The following security statement is contained within the top border: �FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.� The bottom border contains the following statement: �THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES A UNIQUE CHECK IDENTITY BAR CODE AND AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK. HOLD AT AN ANGLE TO VIEW.� Checks presented to date have been made payable in amounts ranging from $2,950 - $4,950, contain an 8-digit serial number, include an abbreviated routing number of 68-1160/117, and have a remitter of �Shopping Jobs� or �Paid Surveys Resource.� Due to possible variations in the appearance of the bank�s official items and differing scams associated with the counterfeit or fictitious items, it is suggested that officials of Randolph National Bank be contacted to verify authenticity of any of the bank�s official items, if received from an unknown or questionable source. Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit checks may contain the letterhead of �PAID SURVEYS RESOURCE, PO Box 849 Zion Grove, PA 17985; Tel: 1-204-952-1281; Fax: 1-888-380-8459.� Note that the telephone number originates in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The letter may be signed by David Mendez, Director, Human Resources. The correspondence informs the recipient that he or she has been pre-qualified to be a secret shopper for the company. It is explained that the enclosed official check is to be used to purchase merchandise at various nationally known merchants as well as to transfer money using a nationally known wire service. The funds to be spent at each location are broken down with a specific dollar amount, with the shopper being allotted the remaining funds as payment for his or her mystery-shopper service. Recipients are instructed to fax a completed acceptance form before depositing the check. The letter states that the recipient will then be instructed to wire money to one of several persons located in California or any other city or state, as instructed.
Ranier Pacific Bank Tacoma, WA Contact: Lisa Johnson, CFE Phone: (253) 926-4500 or (800) 228-2858, extension 4500	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-188-2006 July 6, 2006	The counterfeit items bear the routing number 325182946, which is assigned to Rainier Pacific Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic checks. The words "FDIC INSURED" and "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the top-center portion of the counterfeit items. The bank's main office address and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, appear in the top-left corner below the bank's name and logo. Two authorized signature lines appear in the lower-right corner. Rainier Pacific Bank does not issue cashier's checks. Authentic official checks display the bank's logo and name in the upper-left corner. The bank's address, telephone numbers and Web site address appear in the upper-right corner. The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" are printed in the lower-right corner above a shaded signature block.
Randolph Savings Bank Randolph, Massachusetts Contact: Thomas P. Hession Phone (781) 573-1315 FAX (781) 573-1307	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-16-2006 January 25, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211371243, which is assigned to Randolph Savings Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic items. On the counterfeit items, "Cashier's Check" is printed in the top center and "Randolph Savings Bank" is printed in the upper-left corner inside of a rectangle. In addition, a branch address, "50 S. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343-1490," and a phone number not associated with the bank are printed directly below the bank's name. Authentic checks bear the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" above "Treasurer's Check" in the top center, and "Randolph Savings Bank" is printed on two lines in the upper-left corner. Authentic checks are printed on Reflex Blue paper, and they are issued by Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. and drawn on Citibank, N.A. Buffalo, NY.
Ravalli County Bank Hamilton, MT Contact: Nick Hallett Phone (406) 363-1222	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-57-2007 March 2, 2007	The counterfeit items, reportedly associated with a fraudulent secret shopper scam, are included with correspondence from a "Shopping Group Agency." The counterfeit items display the routing number 092900820, which is assigned to The Ravalli County Bank, and are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" inside a rectangle with rounded corners in the top center. The bank's name, an unassociated logo, city, state and a telephone number, not associated with the bank, appear in the upper-left corner of the counterfeit items. The following security statements are embedded within the top border: "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS PRINTED BLUE- THE BACK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK." Displayed in the middle of the counterfeit items are six large arrows, which are associated with the amount, all pointing toward the right border. "REMITTER: Shopping Group Agency" appears in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display the bank's name, address and telephone number centered at the top. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the lower-left corner. Below the printed dollar amount is the following security statement: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE, WATERMARK AND A THERMOCHROMIC ICON; ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." Authentic checks have a watermark image of an eagle in the center.
RBC Bank (formerly RBC Centura Bank), Tucker, GA Contact: Roland Foisia Phone (404) 495-6431 Fax: (404) 495-6427	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-121-2008 June 16, 2008	The items are reportedly associated with a mystery shopping scam. The counterfeit items display the routing number 044015543, which is assigned Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. RBC Bank issues official checks through an account with Integrated Payment Systems, Inc., at Huntington National Bank. RBC Bank does not issue cashiers check. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIERS CHECK" in the top-left portion. A security feature statement is embedded in a darkened top border with rounded corners. The bank's logo, name ("RBC CENTURA"), address ("125 Perimeter Center W., Atlanta, GA 30346"), and a toll-free telephone number ("1-866-568-2184"), which is not associated with the bank, are in the top center. The words "REFERENCE," "DATE," "CHECK NO." and "AMOUNT" are in white print inside darkened boxes in the top-right quadrant. The word "MEMO" is in the lower-left corner. The bank issues official checks. Authentic official checks have ornate borders on the top and sides with squared corners. The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" are incorporated in the top border and centered between the following security feature statements: "THE DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BACK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT" and "HAS A MICRO PRINT SIGNATURE LINE AND BORDER ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." A heat-sensitive octagon with "RUB HERE" printed above and "COLOR FADES WITH HEAT" below is shown in the top-right corner. The following security feature statement is embedded in a darkened 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." The words "City/Branch," "Description," "Preparer's Initials" and "Amount" are in the top-left corner. "DRAWER: RBC Centura Bank" is shown above two signature lines, with "Authorized Signature" below the first line and "Two signatures required for amounts of $10,000 or more" below the second line, in the lower-right corner.
RBC Centura Bank Raleigh, North Carolina Contact: Ms. Kim Gravely Telephone: (252) 454-3978 Fax: (252) 454-2391	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-261-2007 September 20, 2007	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a Canadian lottery scam and are included with correspondence with the letterhead of "Citi Mutual Group, 6779 Miller St, London, Ontario, Canada." The counterfeit items display the routing number 044015543, which is assigned to Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. RBC Centura Bank issues official checks through Travelers Express Company, Inc., which uses a payable-through account at Huntington National Bank. The counterfeit items are markedly dissimilar to authentic official checks and display a gold foil hologram in the lower portion. The counterfeit items also display the security statement "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SECURITY FEATURES�SEE REVERSE" embedded within a darkened green and yellow top border. The bank's name and "CITY/BRANCH 093/001, CANTON, NC" appear in the top-left corner. The counterfeit items are light green with a marbled background. Authentic official checks are blue with ornate scroll borders on the top and sides. The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" appear inside a grey rectangle centered between the following security statements displayed below the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BANK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE AND BORDER. ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." The statement "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" is embedded within a dark blue bottom border. A pink heat-sensitive octagon with "RUB HERE" printed above and "COLOR FADES WITH HEAT" below is in the top-right corner. Two signature lines and the statement "TWO SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR AMOUNTS OF $10,000.00 OR MORE" appear in the lower-right corner. Along the bottom on the left side are the statement "Issued By: Travelers Express Company, Inc., P.O. Box 9475, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55480" and the phrase "Drawee: Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio."
RBC Centura Bank Rocky Mount, North Carolina Contact: Ms. Kim Gravely Telephone: (252) 454-3978 Fax: (252) 454-2391	Counterfeit Official and Cashier's Checks SA-287-2006 September 26, 2006	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a lottery scam and are included with correspondence from either Prudential Lotto Management, Inc., or OZL; the latter is also known as OZ Lotteries or OZ Lotto International Inc., and is supposedly located in Brisbane, Australia. The correspondence is postmarked from Canada. The counterfeit items display the routing number 044015543, which is assigned to an account of Travelers Express held at Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio. RBC Centura Bank issues official checks through that account. The bank does not issue cashier's checks. Two different types of counterfeit items are in circulation. The first type of counterfeit item displays "OFFICIAL CHECK" inside a box near, but not incorporated into, the top border. The logo of RBC and the bank's name appear directly beneath the "OFFICIAL CHECK" box. The counterfeit items have a lock symbol in the lower-right corner. The second type of counterfeit item displays "CASHIER'S CHECK" centered at the top, with the bank's logo and a Virginia mailing address in the top-left corner. The date and amount are shown in a table format in the upper-right corner. The top and bottom borders have security wording embedded and the counterfeit items have rounded corners. Authentic checks display "OFFICIAL CHECK" inside a box centered and incorporated into the top border, which has a scroll pattern. Security wording is displayed directly beneath the top border. The right and left sides of authentic checks also have a scroll pattern, and security wording is embedded in the bottom border. Authentic checks have preprinted letters on the far-right side of the authorized signature lines. An octagon symbol is shown in the top-right corner.
RBC Centura Bank Rocky Mount, North Carolina Contact: Ms. Kim Gravely Telephone: (252) 454-3978 Fax: (252) 454-3569	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-11-2004 February 17, 2004	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank's routing number of 044015543. The counterfeit checks are similar to the authentic official checks. However, the authentic instruments have a thermochromic security feature in the upper right corner that causes the color of the check paper in that area to turn from pink to white when touched.
RBC Centura Bank Rocky Mount, North Carolina Contact: Mr. Scott Capps Telephone: (910) 868-8360 FAX: (910) 860-5165	Stolen Official Checks SA-41-2003 July 22, 2003	Five blank official checks are missing, and it is presumed that they have been stolen. The routing number on the checks is 044015543. The preprinted numbers on the stolen/missing official checks are: 100776972 100776973 100776974 100776975 100776976
Reading Co-operative Bank Reading, Massachusetts Contact: Keith Carl Telephone: (781) 942-5000 Fax: (781) 944-1401	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-42-2006 February 28, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 211372404, which is assigned to Reading Co-operative Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic official checks. The counterfeit items display the wording "Cashier's Check" in the top-center portion of the item and the bank's name and address in the top-left portion. Authentic checks display "OFFICIAL BANK CHECK" in the bottom-left corner of the check. The bank's name, address and logo, consisting of a village, are displayed in the top-center portion of authentic checks.
Redding Bank of Commerce Redding, California Contact: Debbie Sylvester Telephone: (530) 224-7324 Fax: (530) 224-7156	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-74-2006 March 27, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 121139287, which is assigned to Redding Bank of Commerce, but they are dissimilar to authentic checks in appearance. The counterfeit items display the wording "CASHIER'S CHECK" along the left border. "Redding Bank, Austin, Texas" appears in the center of the item. Directly to the left is a logo with a "1" superimposed on a United States map. The wording "TO THE ORDER OF" appears in the lower-left corner of the item. Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's logo, name and address in the top center, and the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the lower-left corner of the check. Authentic items are multi-colored with gray on the sides fading to pink in the center.
Renasant Bank Tupelo, Mississippi Contact: Karen Weeks E-mail: karenw@renasant.com Telephone: (662) 680-1340 Fax: (662) 680-1518	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-315-2007 December 20, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Denver, Colorado. Renasant Bank issues official checks through Integrated Payment Systems Inc., Englewood, Colorado, which has a payable through account at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic official checks and display a security statement embedded within darkened top and bottom borders. The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" are centered inside a rectangle with rounded corners just below the top border.
Republic Bank, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota Contact: Doreen M. Stahlbusch Telephone: (218) 733-6427 Fax: (218) 722-5263	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-118-2006 April 26, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 091905237, which is assigned to Republic Bank, Inc. These counterfeit items have been associated with scams, including a Canadian lottery scam. The counterfeit items, which are similar in style to authentic checks, are printed on beige paper, with a green pattern. However, magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) does not appear to be used on the counterfeit items. Authentic cashier's checks are printed on light blue check stock
Republic Bank St. Petersburg, Florida Contact:Ms. Leslie C. Knowles Telephone: (727) 302-5852 Fax: (727) 302-5616	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-83-2003 December 19, 2003	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank's routing number of 063108868
Rhinebeck Savings Bank Rhinebeck, NY Contact: Robert L. Schraff Telephone: (845) 454-8555, Extension 509 Fax: (845) 790-1550	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-78-2005 July 11, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 221971015 for Rhinebeck Savings Bank; however, the fraudulent items are markedly dissimilar to authentic bank checks. The layout, style and fonts are different. Counterfeit items use the term "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the bottom left portion of the check while Rhinebeck Savings Bank uses the term "OFFICIAL BANK CHECK" at the top of the check.
Ridgewood Savings Bank, New York, New York, Contact: LIsa Funaro Phone: (718) 240-4942 Fax: (718) 381-2069	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-37-2007 February 1, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 226071033, which is assigned to Ridgewood Savings Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic checks. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are centered at the top of the counterfeit items. The bank's name (with an upper-case "W" in the middle of the name) and address are printed in the lower-left corner. A padlock symbol is embedded in the right border. Authentic checks display the bank's name and logo in the upper-left corner. The words "TELLERS CHECK" are centered below the top border.
RiverHills Bank Port Gibson, Mississippi Contact: Ms. Betty Davis Telephone: (601) 661-7305 Fax: (601) 636-6339	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-14-2004 March 3, 2004	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank's routing number of 065301647. The counterfeit checks are similar to the authentic checks; however, the authentic instruments are printed on check paper that has a textured background.
Riverside Bank Marietta, Georgia, Contact: Martin B. Dunlap Telephone: (678) 784-7109	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-42-2005 April 12, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 096016765, which is the routing number for the payable-through bank for Riverside Bank. The counterfeit items and the authentic checks are markedly dissimilar. The counterfeit items are missing the bank logo and full nine-digit zip code. Additionally, authentic instruments have two signature lines and denote the payable-through bank on the face of the check. The counterfeit items do not display these.
Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast Cape Coral, FL, Contact: Machelle Shirk Telephone: (239) 573-9000 Fax: (239) 242-2926	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-184-2006 June 29, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 067014343, which is assigned to Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast. The counterfeit items display the bank's name in red and blue lettering in the top-center portion of the item. There are at least two versions of the counterfeit items. One version displays the wording "Cashiers Check" to the right of the bank's name; the other version does not. Digitally imprinted signatures are used on the counterfeit items. The counterfeit items contain the following security wording embedded in the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." Authentic cashier checks display the bank's name as a silver hologram in the top-center portion of the check, with the wording "Cashiers Check" shown to the right of the name. Authentic checks are individually signed rather than having the digital signatures.
Riverside National Bank Fort Pierce, Florida Contact: Laz Claro Telephone: (321) 951-7756 Fax: (321) 722-2829	Counterfeit Money Orders SA-55-2006 March 9, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 067011142, which is assigned to Riverside National Bank, and they contain handwritten date information. Otherwise, the counterfeit items closely resemble authentic money orders. Authentic money orders display the bank's name in the top center of the money order and include the wording "Money Order" to the right of the bank's name. The date field appears in the top-right portion and the date is typed. Authentic money orders are green and contain red and blue fibers.
Riverside National Bank Palm Bay, Florida Contact: Ann Winstead Telephone: (772) 466-1200)	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-23-2004 November 23, 2004	The counterfeit checks can be identified by certain missing items and language incorrectly printed on the check. The counterfeit checks do not have a holographic foil strip across the top and contain the following logo at the top center of the check: "RiverSide National Bank". Authentic cashier's checks issued by the bank contain a prominent holographic, multi-color foil strip across the top of the check and the bank logo, above, is printed in the lower left corner. Counterfeit checks also typically have: the name AUGUSTO ENTERPRISES, INC. on the remitter line; the 6-digit number sequence begins with 745_ _ _, and the account number used is 067011142:01010001301.
Riverside National Bank Pierce, Florida Contact: Debbie Finnegan Telephone: (812) 273-4949 Fax: (812) 265-6730	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-41-2007 February 1, 2007	Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The counterfeit items, reportedly associated with a lottery scam, are included with correspondence from Celebrations Lotto Commission, Inc., St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The counterfeit items display the routing number 096016765, which is assigned to U.S. Bank, St. Paul, Minnesota. River Valley Financial Bank issues cashier's checks through an account held at U.S. Bank. The counterfeit items are similar to authentic checks. However, the counterfeit items display security wording embedded in the top border; authentic checks display a security statement below the top border. The counterfeit items include a lock symbol and security wording to the left of the signature line. Authentic checks display a heat sensor in the top-left corner.
River Valley Financial Bank Madison, IN Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5301	Counterfeit Money Orders Alert 2006-9 February 23, 2006	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit money orders, issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 067011142, are being presented nationwide for payment.
River Valley State Bank Wausau, WI Contact: Dean Keopke Telephone: (715) 845-6644 Fax: (715) 348-1665	Counterfeit CAshier's Checks SA-114-2007 May 2, 2007	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit money orders, issued in the bank's name and using a correct routing number of 067011142, are being presented nationwide for payment.
Rockport National Bank Rockport, MA Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5214	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Alert 2006-25 May 11, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 075911742, which is assigned to River Valley State Bank, and are nearly identical to authentic cashier's checks. However, the counterfeit items display an indemnity bond statement that is missing the word "BEFORE" between "REQUIRED" and "ANY." The statement on the counterfeit item reads: "THE PURCHASE OF AN INDEMNITY BOND WILL BE REQUIRED [missing word "BEFORE"] ANY CASHIER'S CHECK OF THIS BANK WILL BE REPLACED OR REFUNDED IN THE EVENT IT IS LOST, MISPLACE OR STOLEN." Authentic checks display the full indemnity bond statement and the word "VOID" appears five times centered in the middle from top to bottom when copied.
Rockport National Bank Rockport, MA Contact: Kathryn Bruni Telephone: (978) 546-3411 Fax: (978) 546-3263	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-132-2006 May 1, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 11305260; however, Rockport National Bank's actual routing number 011305260. The counterfeit items are dissimilar in appearance to authentic checks. The counterfeit items display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the middle of the left side of the item, and the bank name, city, state and a telephone number, not associated with the bank, in the top-center portion. The counterfeit items are blue and pink. The items also have two signature areas, each following the word "Per," which is printed twice in the lower-right corner. "SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT FINGERPRINT CHECK WORDING" is printed in the lower-right corner, and the reverse side has a listing of four security features. The word "REMITTER" appears in the lower-left corner, and a padlock symbol is printed in the top-right corner. Authentic checks display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the lower-left corner. The checks are printed on light blue paper and have one signature line in the lower-right corner.
The Rockport National Bank Rockport, Massachusetts, Contact: Kathryn Bruni Telephone: (978) 309-1230	Counterfeit Official Checks ALERT 2005-15 October 6, 2005	These counterfeit official checks, along with fraudulent lottery claim letters, are being mailed to persons with the last names of Cook and White from a London address. The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: A dark border is printed at the top of the check, which includes a notice "This Document has a Colored Background and Microprinting. The Reverse Side Includes an Artificial Watermark." A bank logo along with the words "Rockport National Bank Official Check" appear in the center of the instrument; the bank's address appears in the top left portion. The phrase "MATCH THE AMOUNT IN WORDS WITH THE AMOUNT IN NUMBERS" appears in all capital letters above the payment amount line, and "VOID AFTER 90 DAYS" appears in all capital letters at the bottom center. There is a line that reads "Issuer/Drawer: Rockport National Bank," and there is a memo line that reads "P. Alliance." The bank reports that all checks received to date bear a check number of 605087 and are in the amount of $3,499.70.
The Rockport National Bank Rockport, Massachusetts, Contact: Kathryn Bruni Telephone: (978) 309-1230	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-132-2005 October 3, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011305260, which is assigned to The Rockport National Bank, Rockport, Massachusetts. However, the counterfeit items are markedly dissimilar to authentic checks. Authentic checks are referred to as Cashier's Checks, while counterfeit items are referred to as Official Checks. Authentic checks have the bank's logo displayed prior to the bank name in the top-left portion of the check, while counterfeit checks have the bank name and a different logo in the top-center portion of the check. The counterfeit items display different format, style and fonts.
Rockport National Bank Rockport, Massachusetts Contact: Kathryn Bruni Telephone: (978) 309-1230	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-93-2005 July 29, 2005	The OCC Alert states that the counterfeit items contain a memo line with the wording "Tri-Star," are numbered 50312 or 50313, and have an account number of 7200431. The word "street" and "Rockport" are both misspelled in the counterfeit items. To date, these checks have been received in connection with an Internet game or sweepstakes. Authentic checks do not contain the bank address or telephone number, and the bank number should be 53-526.
Rockport National Bank Rockport, MA Contact: Kathryn Bruni Telephone: (978) 309-1230	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-13-2005 July 10, 2005	The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following. The checks have a memo line that reads: Tri-Star. Each of the checks appears to be numbered 50312 or 50313. The account number listed on the checks is 7200431, and the bank does not have any account with that number. In the bank's address, the word street is misspelled with an extra "e" and reads "Streeet." Also, the name of the city of the bank is misspelled and reads "Rockpork." All of the checks used to date have been received in connection with an Internet game or sweepstakes. Authentic cashier's checks issued by the bank are blue in color and bear the logo of Rockport National Bank in the upper left portion of the check. The words "Cashier's Check" appear in the lower left corner of the check. The check does not contain the address or telephone number of the bank. The bank number printed in the upper right corner, below the check number, should be 53-526.
Rockville Bank Rockville, Connecticut Contact:Ms. Karen Bryant Telephone: (860) 291-3712 Fax: (860) 291-3692	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-82-2003 December 19, 2003	Rockville Bank, Rockville, Connecticut, has reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that counterfeit cashier's checks are in circulation. The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank's routing number of 022000868.
Rose Hill Bank, ssb Rose Hill, KS Contact: Garth Kellenbarger Telephone: (316) 776-2131 Fax: (316) 776-2831	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-221-2006 August 17, 2006	Counterfeit checks bearing the name Rose Hill State Bank are reportedly in circulation. The counterfeit items display the routing number 091911315, which is assigned to Citizens State Bank of Clara City, Lake Lillian, Minnesota, and are dissimilar to Rose Hill Bank's authentic checks. The counterfeit items display the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the top-left corner, directly above the name and address: "ROSE HILL STATE BANK, ROSE HILL, KS 67133." The top-center portion includes "Citibank" followed by "Buffalo, NY 14202-1490." Authentic checks include the proper routing number 101110213, which is assigned to Rose Hill Bank. The checks display "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center and include printed lines for the "REMITTER," "PAY TO THE ORDER OF," and "DATE" fields. The bank's logo is displayed in the bottom-left corner along with "ROSE HILL BANK" and the bank's mailing address.
Royal Oaks Bank, ssb Houston, Texas Contact: Dede Henning Telephone: (281) 940-0170	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-128-2005 September 26, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 113093865, which is assigned to Royal Oaks Bank, ssb, Houston, Texas. However, the items are markedly dissimilar. Authentic cashier�s checks use the wording �Cashier�s Check� in the bottom-left portion of the check, with the bank logo in the top-center portion of the check. Counterfeit items have the wording �Cashier�s Check� in a box in the center-top portion of the check, with the logo in the top-left portion of the check. Authentic checks do not have any trim around the edges, while counterfeit checks have pattern trim.