Alerts & Counterfeits Chart U

Institution Name	Type of Item Date of Alert	Details
Ulster Savings Bank Kingston, New York Contact: Bank Customer Service Telephone: (800) 522-4100 Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. Telephone: (800) 223-7520	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-150-2005 November 1, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 221971264 for Ulster Savings Bank. However, the fraudulent items are referred to as official checks, whereas authentic checks are not described as a specific type of check. The style of the checks is different. The counterfeit items display the date and the dollar amount of the check below boxes on the right side of the check; authentic checks do not have boxes. The counterfeit items also reflect a "Drawer" on the left side of the check. Authentic checks display "Memo" in that area of the check.
Ulster Savings Bank Kingston, NY Contact: Joan M. Eck Telephone: (845) 338-6322, Extension 3251 Fax: (845) 339-8068	Counterfeit Checks SA-122-2005 September 15, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 221971264 for Ulster Savings Bank; however, the fraudulent items are markedly dissimilar to authentic bank checks. The layout, style and fonts are different. The counterfeit items enclose the number dollar amount and the date of the check in rectangles; authentic checks do not. Also, the counterfeit items do not include the bank logo with the bank name in the upper-left portion of the item.
UmbrellaBank.com Summit, Illinois Contact: Rebecca Leon Telephone: (866) 649-2852	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-5-2005 January 5, 2005	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 071974479 for UmbrellaBank.com. However, the counterfeit items and authentic official checks differ in appearance. Counterfeit items are blue, and authentic official checks are yellow. Counterfeit item #1 has the umbrella logo and "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the upper-left corner. Counterfeit item #2 has the umbrella logo near the top-middle and does not indicate the type of check. Authentic official checks have the umbrella logo over the wording "umbrellabank.com" directly in the top-middle portion of the check and the wording "OFFICIAL CHECK" is boldly printed in the lower-left portion of the check.
Umpqua Bank Roseburg, Oregon Contact: Christina Russell Telephone: (971) 544-1194	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-75-2004 February 23, 2004	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 123205054 for Umpqua Bank.
UniBank for Savings Whitinsville, Massachusetts Contact: Sandra J. Tauson Telephone: (508) 234-8112, Extension 3219 Fax: (508) 234-4648	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-29-2006 February 9, 2006	UniBank for Savings does not issue cashier's checks. Instead, UniBank for Savings issues treasurer's checks through the Integrated Payments Systems, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, with the corresponding account held at Citibank, N.A., Buffalo, New York. The counterfeit items display the routing number 211372378, which is assigned to UniBank for Savings. Authentic treasurer's checks display the routing number 022000868, which is assigned to Citibank, N.A. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks in style. The counterfeit items display the bank's address in the top-center portion of the item and do not display a logo. Authentic checks display the bank's logo consisting of an oval overlaid on the bank's name, followed by "Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588." The logo and location are displayed in the top-left corner of the authentic treasurer's check. Authentic checks also display a scroll border, and the wording "TREASURER'S CHECK" is embedded in a box within the top border.
Union Bank and Trust Company, Lincoln, NE Contact: Heather Kadavy Telephone: (402) 323-1111 Fax: (402) 323-1790	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-212-2007 August 7, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 104910795, which is assigned to Union Bank and Trust Company. There are reportedly three versions of counterfeit items that are similar to authentic checks except for the border designs. In Version 1, the statements "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A GRADUATED BACKGROUND DARK TO LIGHT. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK" are embedded in the top border. Version 1 has no borders on the sides or bottom. Version 2 has ornate scroll borders on all four sides with no security feature statements in or around them. Version 3 has ornate spiral design borders along the top and sides, with the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" inside a rounded rectangular box embedded in the center of the top border. In Version 3, the statement "HOLD DOCUMENT UP TO THE LIGHT TO VIEW TRUE WATERMARK" is printed on each side of the rounded rectangular box just below the top border. Authentic checks have ornate scroll borders on all four sides. The statement "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE, WATERMARK, AND A THERMOCHROMIC ICON; ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY" is printed just below the top border.
Union Bank of California, National Association (N.A.), San Francisco, California Contact: Clayton Manning Telephone: (714) 985-2561 Fax: (714) 985-2235	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-39-2006 February 27, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 121000497, which is assigned to Union Bank of California, N.A.; however, the counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in appearance. The counterfeit items bear a slightly altered bank logo, name, city, and state in the top-left corner and the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the top center. The counterfeit items are printed on "marbled" white paper and contain the statement: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." The counterfeit items do not display "void" security features if photocopied. Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's logo next to the bank's name, city, state and toll-free telephone number in the upper-left corner. "CASHIER'S CHECK" appears in the top center of the check. Authentic checks are printed on blue paper with a white pattern and will display "void" security features when photocopied.
Union Community Bank Lawrenceburg, IN Contact: Ms. Bobbie Klopp Telephone: (800) 474-7845, extension 133 Fax: (812) 537-5769	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-53-2007 February 27, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 096016765, which is assigned to MoneyGram Payment Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota. United Community Bank issues official checks through a MoneyGram Payment Systems account. The counterfeit items are virtually identical to authentic checks in appearance; however, the check stock used for the counterfeit items is noticeably thinner and poor in quality.
Union County Savings Bank Elizabeth, New Jersey Contact: Mr. Robert Auster Telephone: (908) 354-4600	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-15-2004 March 3, 2004	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank, but do not display the bank's routing number of 096016765. The counterfeit instruments closely resemble the authentic checks; however, the authentic items are printed on check paper with a colored background and have an artificial watermark on the back.
Union Savings Bank Danbury, CT Contact: Jim Cavanaugh Telephone: (203) 731-6105 Fax: (203) 830-4915	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-102-2007 April 25, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Denver, Colorado. Union Savings Bank issues official checks through an Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. account held at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks and display "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top-center area. Security feature descriptions are embedded in the top, bottom and right borders of the counterfeit items. Authentic checks display "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the top-center area and have ornate scroll-design borders along the top and sides. Security feature descriptions are printed below the top border. A padlock security symbol and a microprint authorized signature line are located in the lower-right corner.
Union State Bank Arkansas City, KS Contact: Shannon L. Capps Telephone: (620) 741-3006 Fax: (620) 442-9399	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-94-2008 April 21, 2008	The Union State Bank does not issue official checks; however, it does issue cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the routing number 101100993, which is assigned to The Union State Bank. The counterfeit items are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks and have blue ornate borders on the top and sides. A rectangle containing the words "UNION STATE BANK OFFICIAL CHECK" is incorporated into the center of the top border. An unassociated logo (the initials "USB" linked together), the bank's name and "ARKANSAS, KS 67005" are displayed in the top-left corner. The words "ISSUED BY," the bank's name and "ARKANSAS, KS 67005" are shown in the lower-left corner. The words "US FUNDS" are shown in the bottom of a rectangle containing the numeric dollar amount. The bank's name is repeated as "DRAWER" above two signature lines. Authentic cashier's checks have ornate borders on all sides. They display the following security feature statement below the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE, WATERMARK AND A SECURITY SCREEN; ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are centered below the security feature statement. The bank's logo (a bridge), name, telephone number, Web site and three branch locations appear in the lower-left corner. A padlock icon and security feature statement appear to the right of "DOLLARS" on the right side.
Union State Bank Nanuet, NY Contact: Gerald M. Kilduff Telephone: (845) 365-4661 Fax: (845) 365-4713	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-322-2006 November 28, 2006	Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the bank's name, with a New York, New York, address, are in circulation. The counterfeit items display the routing number 021905977, which is assigned to Union State Bank, but are markedly dissimilar to authentic checks. The counterfeit items include "USB" and the bank's name within a rectangle in the upper-left corner. Directly below the rectangle is a branch address of "11 EAST 22ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10010" and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank. Centered at the top of the counterfeit items are the words "CASHIER'S CHECK." The counterfeit items display a box for the dollar amount with the following statement directly below the box: "VOID AFTER 90 DAYS." Additionally, the counterfeit items include a "DRAWER" field above the only authorized signature line in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks display a "USB" logo, the bank's name and location in the lower-left corner. Authentic checks have a tile-pattern background consisting of the "USB" logo, and the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" are printed in the top-left corner. Additionally, printed beneath the dollar amount line and above the two signature lines is the following statement: "AMOUNTS $50,000 AND ABOVE REQUIRE TWO SIGNATURES."
Union Trust Company Ellsworth, ME Contact: James Batchelder Telephone: (207) 667-4537, extension 262 Fax: (207) 667-2865	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-31-2007 January 24, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011201380, which is assigned to Union Trust Company. The items also display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center and the bank's name in the top-left corner. The city name is misspelled as "Ellswort" on the counterfeit items; the correct spelling is "Ellsworth." Authentic checks display the bank's name and logo in the top center. "CASHIER'S CHECK" is displayed in the lower-left corner.
United Cities Corp. (TUC) Miami, FL Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5214	Worthless Instruments SA-52-2007 August 16, 2007	The above-named maker has been issuing worthless checks drawn on an unknown entity by the name of TUC Private Currency Office and using an invalid ABA routing number of 079457847. The checks contain an address of 3501 West Vine Street, Suite 315, Kissimmee, FL 34741 for TUC Private Currency Office. These valueless instruments have been presented for deposit at a number of U.S. banks. Because the checks do not contain the necessary information to collect the funds, these items should not be accepted for payment or deposit. Anyone who has acquired any of these instruments should not attempt to negotiate them, but rather contact his or her local United States Secret Service office.
United Community Bank Chatham, IL Contact: Lynn Hutchins Telephone: (217) 438-4701 Fax: (217) 547-3356	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-2-2007 April 2, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 071108407, which is assigned to United Community Bank. The items are blue and have a padlock symbol printed to the right of the signature line in the lower-right corner. Authentic checks are green and have ornate borders with scroll designs in the upper-right, upper- left and lower-left corners. Security feature descriptions are printed below the dollars amount line, and a security padlock symbol is embedded in the right border.
United Community Bank Blairsville, Georgia Contact: Linda Ammerman Telephone: (706) 745-2151, Ext. 2594 Fax: (706) 745-4865	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-78-2006 April 4, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011007092, which is a payable-through account issued by Travelers Express drawn on Boston Safe Deposit & Trust. Although similar to authentic checks in layout and design, the counterfeit items are referred to as "CASHIER'S CHECKS"; authentic checks are "OFFICIAL CHECKS." The following is printed across the top border of the counterfeit items in a solid blue background: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A GRADUATED BACKGROUND DARK TO LIGHT. THE REVERSE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." Authentic official checks display the following wording across the top of the item: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BACK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT HAS A MICROPRINT SIGNATURE LINE. ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY."
United Community Bank Tennessee Lenoir City, Tennessee Contact: Linda Ammerman Telephone: (706) 745-2151, Ext. 2594 Fax: (706) 745-4865	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-80-2006 April 4, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 011007092, which is a payable-through account issued by Travelers Express drawn on Boston Safe Deposit & Trust. The counterfeit items are very similar in appearance to authentic official checks.
United Bank Fairfax, Virginia Contact: Erica M. Ownby Telephone: (703) 502-7263 Fax: (703) 502-7188	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-98-2004 December 9, 2004	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 056004445 for United Bank. The counterfeit items and authentic checks are similar. However, authentic checks have embedded multi-colored threads that can be seen on the front and back of the check; the counterfeit items do not have these threads.
United Bank & Trust Tecumseh, Michigan Contact: Kathy McCrate Telephone: (517) 423-1667 Fax: (517) 423-5041	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-190-2006 July 14, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 096016765, which is assigned to U.S. Bank, St. Paul, Minnesota. United Bank & Trust issues cashier's checks through an account held at U.S. Bank. The counterfeit items are printed on light-blue check stock with black lettering, and they display a red logo of an Indian head (profile view facing the left side). The top border has the following statement embedded: "THIS CHECK IS VOID WITHOUT A COLORED BORDER AND BACKGROUND PLUS A KNIGHT & FINGERPRINT WATERMARK ON THE BACK-HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW." Authentic checks are printed on light-gray check stock with black lettering and a have a burgundy logo of an Indian head (profile view facing the left side). The following statement is embedded in the top border: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BACK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE. ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY."
United Bank of California Contact: Debra Kaplan Telephone: (415) 765-3426 Fax: (415) 765-3522	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-2005-18 October 18, 2005	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name and using the bank's correct routing number, 122000497, are being presented for payment. The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: a burgundy or blue and white marbled background with a rectangular corporate logo printed in the upper-left corner. The telephone number of the bank is omitted from the header, the protectograph amount of the item is missing, the "void" security feature is not included, and the internal bank form and overlay codes are missing at the bottom of the check. In addition, the dollar amount of the item is not enclosed in a preprinted box. Authentic cashier's checks issued by the bank are blue in color with a white pattern and visibly show "void" when photocopied. The authentic bank logo located in the upper-left corner is square, and the bank's telephone number appears directly under the bank's address. The dollar amount field is enclosed in a preprinted box, and the protectograph amount of the item will appear in the upper-right section of the check. Both the authentic and counterfeit checks include the bank's address located to the right of the logo and the term "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center.
United California Bank Los Angeles, California Contact: Ms. Deborah Mendoza Telephone (323) 727-3087	Counterfeit Official Checks FDIC FIL-91-2002 August 16, 2002	The counterfeit items are marked �Issued by Integrated Payment Systems, Englewood, CT. �Legitimate items are marked �Issued by Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. Englewood, Colorado.�Verify legitimate items by calling 1-800-223-7520 and follow the guided menu.
United Commercial Bank San Francisco, California Contact: Mr. Laurence R. Griffin Telephone: (415) 929-6369 Fax: (415) 673-3209	Counterfeit Cashier�s Checks SA-128-2006 April 28, 2006	The counterfeit items include the routing number 321070450, which is assigned to United Commercial Bank, and are similar to authentic checks. The counterfeit items display the bank's name and address in the top-left portion of the item, a lock symbol near the center, and one signature line. Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's name in all capital letters above the address in the top-left portion of the check. The checks include the wording "VOID AFTER 90 DAYS OF ISSUANCE" near the top center, a verification box in the top right, and a lock symbol near the right edge of the check. Two signature lines are displayed, along with a statement beneath the bottom signature line that reads: "TWO SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR $10,000.00 OR MORE." Authentic checks are printed on light gray safeguard paper that will display void markings when photocopied.
United Commercial Bank San Francisco, California Contact: Mr. Laurence R. Griffin Telephone: (415) 929-6369 Fax: (415) 929-3769	Counterfeit and Missing Cashier�s Checks SA-2-2004 January 8, 2004	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank�s routing number of 321070450. While the counterfeit items are similar to the bank�s genuine checks, they have the following distinctive qualities: A bold font is used for the words Date and Amount on the face of the counterfeit checks. The verification box security feature, on the upper right hand corner of the authentic cashier�s checks, is missing from the counterfeit checks. In addition, UCB has discovered that a number of cashier�s checks are missing and presumed stolen. The preprinted numbers on the stolen/missing cashier�s checks are #680013108 to 680030009 and #856070001 to 856150009.
United Community Bank Gonzalez, LA Contact: Calvin "Sonny" Aldridge Telephone: (225) 644-2265, extension 2231 Fax: (225) 644-0402	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-6-2007 January 5, 2007	The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a Canadian lottery scam and are included with award notification letters from Royal Link International Lotto, Inc. The letters display an Ontario, Canada address. Counterfeit items display the routing number 051900353, which is assigned to Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T), Wilson, North Carolina. Counterfeit items display a security statement "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS PRINTED BLUE - THE BACK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK" embedded in the top border. Authentic checks display the bank's logo in the top-left corner. A security statement is displayed just below the top border. Authentic checks are payable through BB&T, Charleston, West Virginia.
United Heritage Bank Orlando, FL Contact: Debbie Kreisler Telephone: (407) 712-2440 Fax: (407) 712-6161	Counterfeit Checks SA-99-2007 April 25, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 063115123, which is assigned to United Heritage Bank. The items, which are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks, include a security statement embedded within the top border. The bank's name, street address, city, state and zip code are printed twice directly below the security statement. A "MEMO" section is located above the lower-left corner. Authentic checks include the bank's logo, city, state and zip code near the top-left corner. "CASHIER'S CHECK" is centered below the top border, and the words "CHECK NO.," "DATE," "PAY EXACTLY" and "AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE" are printed along the right side. Authentic checks display a "VOID" background when copied.
United Republic Bank Omaha, Nebraska Contact: Operations Department Telephone: (402) 505-8500 Fax: (402) 505-6929 Email: information@unitedrepublicbank.com	Counterfeit Checks SA-322-2007 December 28, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 104014109, which is assigned to United Republic Bank. The items are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display a security feature statement embedded within a darkened top border and between two security padlock icons along the bottom border. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the top center. "Omaha, NE" and a telephone number ("1-866-469-8706"), which is not associated with the bank, are printed to the right of the bank's logo (flamed torch icon) and name in the top-left corner. A "NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS" regarding an indemnity bond is printed in the lower-left corner. The signature line is preceded by "PER."
United Roosevelt Savings Bank Carteret, New Jersey Contact: Linda Spoganetz Telephone: (732) 541-5445 Fax: (732) 541-5446	FIL-119-2006 April 28, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 092005411, which is assigned to First Interstate Bank, Helena, Montana. United Roosevelt Savings Bank issues personal money orders through Travelers Express Company, Inc. (now known as Money Gram International, Inc.), which has an account at First Interstate Bank. The counterfeit items are very similar to authentic personal money orders. However, the counterfeit items have random threads, which are similar to those found in currency. Authentic personal money orders have darker print than the counterfeit items. In addition, authentic personal money orders have a watermark on the reverse side that is not present on the counterfeit personal money orders.
United Security Bank AmericanWest Bank Spokane, Washington Contact: Mr. Wade A. Griffin Telephone: (509) 466-9619 Fax: (509) 466-0255 See AmeriWest	FIL-132-2002 December 5, 2002	These items bear the routing number 125107037 and are entitled "Official Funds." The bank name on these instruments is United Security Bank, which was previously merged into AmericanWest Bank.
United Southern Bank Umatilla, Florida, Contact: Michael Mabry Telephone: (352) 669-2121	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-65-2004 September 9, 2004	Some counterfeit items are reported to display the proper routing number of 096016765; however, others do not display the proper routing number. Additionally, authentic checks state "Payable through US Bank, St. Paul, Minnesota" in the lower-left corner of the check; the counterfeit items state "Payable through Firstar Bank of Minnesota, N.A., St. Paul, Minnesota." Furthermore, authentic checks provide a warning on the face that an indemnity bond may be required before a check will be replaced, while the counterfeit items have no similar warning.
United States Post Office Contact: U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) office that serves your area	Counterfeit Postal Money Orders SA-23-2005 March 9, 2005	The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has learned that counterfeit U.S. Postal Money Orders have been presented for payment at financial institutions. Authentic U.S. Postal Money Orders have a number of distinguishing features, including: A watermark of Benjamin Franklin, which is visible when held to the light. The image repeats down the left side of the money order. A "USPS" security thread embedded in the paper with the letters facing backward and forward. Warning instructions listed on the back side of the money order. Serial numbers printed in red ink that bleeds through to the back side of the paper. Denominations listed in two locations that, if erased, discolor around the denomination amounts. In addition, authentic U.S. Postal Money Orders are printed on crisp textured paper stock and are in denominations no larger than $1,000. The maximum amount of an international postal money order is $700.
Unity National Bank Houston, TX Contact: Deborah Archie Telephone: (713) 387-7403 Fax: (713) 620-4351	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-16-2007 March 21, 2007	Counterfeit cashier�s checks issued in the bank�s name and using a correct routing number of 113001242 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a variety of lottery scams. While the counterfeit items have a strong resemblance to the authentic items, the counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: checks transition left to right from pink to blue in color and contain a dark blue border. A security strip within the top border states: �THE CHECK IS VOID WITHOUT A COLORED BORDER AND BACKGROUND PLUS A KNIGHT & FINGERPRINT WATERMARK ON THE BACK � HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW.� The word �DATE� appears in the right-center portion of the item followed by an underscored date. Directly beneath the date section is the numeric payable dollar amount, which is enclosed in a rectangular-shaped box. A �PAY TO THE ORDER OF� area appears in the left-center area of the instrument followed by the alpha dollar amount. There is one authorized signature line in the bottom-right section of the check followed by the statement: �SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT & FINGERPRINT CHECK WORDING.� The following security statement has been placed directly under the MICR line: �Absence of pink U.S. patent numbers under signature indicates check is fraudulent. Patent numbers are printed with heat sensitive ink and will disappear when blowing or rubbing.� Items presented to date have been made payable in the amount of $3,700 and have contained serial numbers 071861 through 072822. Due to possible variations of appearance, it is suggested that Unity National Bank officials be contacted to verify authenticity of the bank�s official items if received from an unknown or questionable source. Correspondence accompanying the checks may contain the letterhead of �Boston Financial� or �American Financial� and contain the signature of �Robert A. Thom, Head Financial coordinator.� Note that the �c� in the word �coordinator� appears in lower-case. There are no indications of a return mailing address. The letter claims an association to the �International Lotto Corporation� and alerts the recipient that he or she is the winner of an unclaimed prize and should contact the office immediately. The recipient is advised to keep all information confidential and is encouraged to act by a specific date or the winnings will be forfeited. Recipients are to contact John Vasconsello at 1-778-891-5867 (a Canadian telephone number). The correspondence may be signed by �Robert A. Thom, Head Financial coordinator.�
Unity National Bank Cartersville, Georgia Contact: Hazel Temples Telephone: (770) 387-3019 Fax: (678) 721-4419	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-86-2006 April 11, 2006	The counterfeit items display the routing number 0611196000; however, the routing number assigned to Unity National Bank is 061119600. Note that one extra "0" appears in the routing number of the counterfeit items. The counterfeit items are included with a letter notifying the recipient that he or she is a winner of the "Australia Sweepstake Lottery/International Programme" or "Sweepstakes Lottery/International Program." The counterfeit items display the bank's name in the top-center portion of the item and "Cartersville GA 30120" on the following line. The following statement is printed in royal blue across the top border of the item: "THE FACE OF THIS CHECK IS PRINTED BLUE�THE BACK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK." An incorrect fractional routing number of "84-080/611" appears to the right of the date. A security lock feature is displayed in the bottom right area of the item. Authentic official checks are printed on blue check stock. The bank's name, address and telephone number are located in the top-center portion of the check, printed on five lines. The dedicated areas to complete for remitter � date, pay to the order of, amount, and authorized signature � are underscored. The section indicating the numeric dollar amount is enclosed in a rectangular box.
Unity National Bank Cartersville, GA Contact: OCC Fax: (202) 874-5301	Counterfeit Official Checks Alert 2006-15 March 22, 2006	The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit official checks issued in the bank's name and using a routing number of 0611196000 are being presented nationwide for payment in connection with an up-front fee lottery scam.
Valley Bank and Trust Brighton, Colorado Contact: Jim Mathews Telephone: (720) 685-1695 Fax: (303) 659-2816 E-mail: JMathews@Valleybankandtrust.com	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-313-2007 December 20, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 107005445, which is assigned to Valley Bank and Trust. The counterfeit items are very similar to authentic cashier's check; however, they are gray and blue in color.
Valley National Bank Wayne, New Jersey Contact: Bank Customer Service Telephone: (800) 522-4100 Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. Telephone: (800) 223-7520	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-149-2005 November 1, 2005	The counterfeit items display the routing number 021201383, which is assigned to Valley National Bank, Wayne, New Jersey. However, Valley National Bank, Wayne, New Jersey, does not issue cashier's checks. The bank issues official checks through Integrated Payment Systems, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, payable through Citibank, N.A., Buffalo, New York. Authentic official checks display the routing number 022000868, which is assigned to Integrated Payment Systems, Inc.
Valley National Bank Contact: Peter Pellegrino (973) 305-4009	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks OCC:ALERT 2005-21 October 25, 2005	The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following: printed on a blue or other safety stock computer check paper with a dark border at the top that includes the notice: "This document has a graduated background dark to light. The reverse side includes an artificial watermark." The bank's name appears in both the top left corner and top left center of the check; however, the bank's logo is missing. A remitter line appears below the bank name header, and the sections entitled date and pay to the order of as well as the dollar amount areas are underscored. The term "CASHIER'S CHECK" is printed in the bottom left portion of the check and a notice: "SIGNATURE HAS A COLOURED BACKGROUND," is printed under the signature line in the bottom right portion of the check. While some of the counterfeit items contain the bank's correct ABA number of 022000868 and correct address of 1460 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470, others contain an incorrect ABA number of 021201383, an incorrect address of 211 Main Avenue, Passaic, NJ 07055, and a fraudulent telephone number of 1-877-570-2835.
The Valley State Bank Syracuse, Kansas Contact: Toni Bennett Cashier Telephone: (620) 384-7451	Counterfeit Bank Money Orders SA-82-2004 November 2, 2004	The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 101103699 for The Valley State Bank. The counterfeit items and the authentic bank money orders are similar.
Valrico State Bank Valrico, Fl Contact: Ms. Glenda Peacock Telephone: (813) 621-7773 Fax: (813) 620-0212	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-12-2004 February 23, 2004	The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the bank's routing number of 063113468. The counterfeit checks are similar to the authentic official checks; however, the counterfeit items are printed on yellow paper stock. The authentic checks are printed on light brown paper stock and have gold foil across the top.
Venture Bank Bloomington, IN Contact: Kara L. Lombard Telephone: (952) 837-0672 Fax: (952) 830-8218	Counterfeit Cashier's Checks SA-164-2007 July 2, 2007	The counterfeit items display the routing number 091017196, which is assigned to Venture Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display a security feature statement within the top border. The wording "CASHIERS CHECK" appears in the top center. The bank's name and address are printed in the upper-left corner. A "REMITTER" line is printed below the bank's name and address. The words "CHECK DATE" and "CHECK AMOUNT" are each printed inside rectangles with round corners on the right side. The statement "CHECKS OVER $25,000 MUST HAVE 2 SIGNATURES" appears below the "CHECK AMOUNT" rectangle. The statement "PAY TO THE ORDER OF" is displayed in the lower-left corner. Authentic checks have ornate borders. The bank's name and address appear in the top center. The words "Cashier's Check" are displayed in the lower-left corner. A padlock icon and a security feature statement appear below the word "DOLLARS" on the right side of the written dollar amount line.
ViewPoint Bank Plano, Texas Contact: Jennifer Kent Telephone: (972) 509-2003 Fax: (469) 467-1006	Counterfeit Official Checks SA-165-2006 June 15, 2006	The counterfeit items include the routing number 022000868, which is assigned to Citibank-New York State. ViewPoint Bank issues official checks through an Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. account held at Citibank. The counterfeit items display the bank's name or its previous name, mailing address and a toll-free telephone number in the top-left portion of the item. However, the zip code is missing a digit on the version using the name ViewPoint Bank, and the telephone numbers are not associated with the bank. The wording "Pay The Sum of" is located on a line between the telephone number and the wording "PAY TO THE ORDER OF." Also, there is a "Memo" area in the lower-left portion of the counterfeit items. The border on the right side ends near the signature line with a lock symbol displayed directly below the border. Authentic official checks display the bank's mailing address, telephone number (972-578-5000), and web address (www.viewpointbank.com) in the top-left portion of the check. In addition, the left and right side borders continue to the bottom of the colored portion of the check, and a lock symbol appears inside the border on the right side of the check.