Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name First Bank Richmond, Richmond, Indiana, are reportedly in circulation

First Bank Richmond, N.A., Richmond, Indiana,has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. First Bank Richmond, N.A. does not issue cashier's checks; however, it does issue official checks.

The counterfeit items display the routing number274970791,which is assigned to First Bank Richmond, N.A. The items are very similar to authentic official checks; however, they display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" near the top-right corner. Authentic checks display the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" near the top-right corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Brian K. Robinson
Vice President and Controller
First Bank Richmond, N.A.
20 North 9th Street
P.O. Box 937
Richmond, Indiana 47374-0937
Telephone: (765) 962-2581, Extension 272
Fax: (765) 962-0538
E-mail:brobinson@firstbankrichmond.com

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-3054, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically toalert@fdic.gov. Questions related to federal deposit insurance or consumer issues should be submitted to the FDIC using an online form that can be accessed athttp://www2.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.asp.

For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site atwww.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2010/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visitwww.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Sandra L. ThompsonDirector
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection