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Special Alert

BSA/AML, OFAC and Fraud
July 18, 1997

TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has informed us that a substantial number of counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Seattle-First National Bank, Seattle, Washington, are in circulation. The counterfeit instruments do not have a MICR field nor is the drawer accurately indicated.

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

    SeaFirst Bank
    Loss Prevention
    800 5th Avenue, Floor 10
    Seattle, WA 98124
    Fax (206) 356-0194

Information concerning these instruments also may be forwarded to the FDIC's Special Activities Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-612, Washington, D.C. 20429.

Nicholas J. Ketcha Jr.
Director

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

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FDIC FIL's and other information are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web at www.fdic.gov and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center (800-276-6003 or (703) 562-2200).

NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, N.W., Room 100, Washington, D.C. 20434 ((703) 562-2200 or 800-276-6003).


FIL-70-97

Last Updated: July 18, 1997