Beware of possible counterfeit cashiers checks

Sandra L. Thompson, Director of the Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection of FDIC’s Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, alerted St. Augustine local news reporters and St. Johns County businesses to the appearance of counterfeit Cashier’s Checks; which may be circulated in our area.

Urban Trust Bank, Orlando, Florida, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to report that counterfeit cashier’s checks bearing the institution’s name are in circulation.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 263184815, which is assigned to Urban Trust Bank. A security feature statement is embedded between two padlock icons along the bottom border. The word “Remitter (s)” appears above the indemnity notice in the lower-left corner. The words “CASHIER’S CHECK” are displayed near the top center. A restrictive feature statement appears above two “AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE” lines.

Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

If your business should receive a check matching this description, or to report any information you have concerning this matter, contact:

Russell C. Brown
Vice President of Operations and Compliance
Urban Trust Bank
400 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 150
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Telephone: (407) 732-5617