Legend Bank, N.A. - Counterfeit cashier's checks

The above-named bank has reported that at least eight variations of counterfeit cashier’s checks using a correct routing number of 111903290 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a variety of online scams.

The counterfeit checks may be identified by the following traits:

• Variation No. 1
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and contain the words “CASHIER’S CHECK” in the top center portion of the check.
  • The top of the check contains a dark border with the following security statement: “FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.”
  • The bank’s PO Drawer listed under the logo may appear as either “1051” or “1061.”
  • The words “date,” “check number,” and “amount” appear in dark shaded boxes in the right portion of the check in a table format.
  • The checks may contain one of the following remitter names: Julie Wade, Janet Coleman, or Kate Gilbert.
  • The authorized signature on these checks appears to be Robert C. Bryan.
  • “VOID” appears when the checks are copied.
• Variation No. 2
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and do not contain the words “Cashier’s Check.”
  • The top of the check contains a dark border with the following security statement: “FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.”
  • The checks may contain a remitter name of Joan Quillin.
  • The authorized signature on these checks appears to be Carol Morrow.
  • The written-out payable amount of the check does not spell out the word “dollars” but rather uses the abbreviation “DOL-.”
  • The Notice appearing in the bottom left portion of the check does not spell out the word “please” but rather uses the abbreviation “PLS.”
• Variation No. 3
  • The checks presented are white in color and contain the words “CASHIER’S CHECK” in the top center portion of the check.
  • The top of the check contains a blue border with the following security statement: “FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.”
  • The bank’s address appears beneath the bank’s name and logo.
  • The checks may contain one of the following remitter names: Joan MacDaniels, Joan Arnold, Joyce MacDavid, Jennifer Stanley, Julie Fitzgerald, or Katie Winters.
  • “VOID” appears when the checks are copied.
  • The checks may contain a heat-sensitive lock at the bottom center or may contain the following statement: “Security features included. Details on back.”
  • The authorized signature on these checks appears to be Robert C. Bryan, as in Version 1.
• Variation No. 4
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and contain a decorative scrolled border.
  • The bank’s name appears in an enclosed box in the top center portion of the check, with the bank’s address typed in the top left corner.
  • Within the scrolled top border on either side of the bank’s name is the following security statement: “HOLD DOCUMENT UP TO THE LIGHT TO VIEW TRUE WATERMARK.”
  • The words “Cashier’s Check” do not appear on the check.
  • The checks may contain a remitter name of Jason Phillips.
  • The following Notice appears in the bottom left portion of the check: “NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS – LOST STATEMENT MUST BE SIGNED IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS LOST, MISPLACED OR STOLEN.”
  • The authorized signature on these checks is illegible.
• Variation No. 5
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and do not contain the words “Cashier’s Check.”
  • The top of the check contains a dark border with the following security statement: “FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER.”
  • The checks do not contain a remitter name.
  • The authorized signature on these checks appear to be Carol Morrow.
  • The Notice appearing in the bottom left portion of the check does not spell out the word “please” but rather uses the abbreviation “PLS.”
  • The security statement along the bottom border is difficult to read, as it overlaps the Notice as well as the words “Member FDIC.”
• Variation No. 6
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and contain the words “CASHIER’S CHECK” in the top right portion of the check.
  • The check number is proceeded by the abbreviation “No.”
  • The top of the check contains a dark border with the following security statement: “THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK.”
  • The checks do not contain a remitter name.
  • The authorized signature on these checks is illegible.
  • The reverse side watermark reads “Original Document.”
• Variation No. 7
  • The checks presented are of unknown color and do not contain the words “Cashier’s Check.”
  • The top of the check contains a border with the following security statement: “TO VERIFY AUTHENTICITY, SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DESCRIPTION OF THE 13 SECURITY FEATURES.”
  • The checks contain a remitter name of Fresenius Medical Care.
  • The authorized signature on these checks appears to be Kassy Albreth.
  • A heat-sensitive lock is located to the left of the Authorized Signature line.
• Variation No. 8
  • The checks presented are blue in color and contain a basket weave pattern.
  • The top of the check contains a darker blue border with the following security statement: “WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT HAS SECURITY FEATURES IN THE PAPER.”
  • The words “CASHIER’S CHECK” are located in the top center portion of the check.
  • The bank’s PO Drawer listed under the bank name and logo appears as “5001.”
  • The check number is proceeded by the words “Check No.”
  • The term “Member FDIC” appears between and slightly below “CASHIER’S CHECK” and “Check No.”
  • The checks do not contain a remitter name.
  • A memo line at the bottom border of the check states “MEMO: 1125 Oxford.”
  • The first name of the authorized signature on these checks appears to be “John."

Correspondence accompanying the counterfeit checks may appear to be from one of the following:

• J.P. Underwood, Award Dispatch Manager, Standard Trust and Financial Lotto, International Claim Department, 4805 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Recipients are instructed to contact Claim Agent Allan Jacques at (866) 309-3407 or by e-mail at [jn_mlls@yahoo.com].
• Bobbie Johnson, Office Registrar, American Mega Lottery Payment, 5247 Las Vegas South, Las Vegas, NV 89101 / 111 King Edward Road, London, England, SE34 OBS. Recipients are instructed to contact Jimmy Hacker at (416) 457-4362.
• Dan Strauss, Human Resource Manager, Survey Shoppers USA, 8107 12th Avenue, Suite 207D, New York, NY 10022-4605. Recipients are instructed to contact the Customer Service Department by telephone at (800) 210-5952, by fax at (800) 210-5952, or by e-mail at [jn_mlls@yahoo.com]
• Mark Troxel, Bunim/Murray Productions. Recipients are instructed to contact the payment department by e-mail at [mark.troxel001@usa.com].
• Jason Brewer, Payment Department. Recipients are instructed to contact the writer by e-mail at [invoicerecords@accountant.com].