FROM: FDIC E-MAIL TO: | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: | Counterfeit Money Orders |
Summary: | Counterfeit money orders bearing the name Northrim Bank, Anchorage, Alaska, are reportedly in circulation. |
Northrim Bank, Anchorage, Alaska, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit money orders bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
Authentic money orders display a three-sided ornate border with open squares in each top corner and solid circles in each lower corner. A security feature statement is centered below the top border. The wording "NOT VALID OVER $2,500.00" is printed below the dollar amount line.
Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 3501 North Fairfax Drive, CH-11034, Arlington, Virginia 22226, or transmitted electronically to alert@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 at http://www2.fdic.gov/
Sandra L. Thompson | |
Director Division of Risk Management Supervision |