Counterfeit Cashier's Checks: Simplicity Bank, Covina, Calif.

The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier’s checks using a correct routing number of 322278183 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with online auction and online purchase scams.


Counterfeit checks do not resemble the bank’s authentic items and may be identified by the following: Counterfeit items are light blue or light green in color, and the bank’s logo and name are teal green and yellow in color, respectively. One authorized signature line appears on the counterfeit check, which displays a signature name of Rachel McDonald. The check number and date are located in the upper-right-hand corner, and the check number contains only five digits. The words “CASHIER’S CHECK” are located in the top section of the check.