The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has learned that a number of official checks drawn on the Bay State Savings Bank, Worcester, Massachusetts, are missing and presumed stolen. The instruments have serial numbers ranging from 046255303 through and including 046255650. The checks have the caption "Club Check" immediately below the caption "Official Check" and are presigned. A sample copy is attached for your information.

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

Information concerning these instruments also may be forwarded to the FDIC's Special Activities Section, 550 17th Street, NW, Room F-6012, Washington, DC 20429. For your reference, all FDIC Financial Institution Letters published since January of 1995 may be found on the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov under "News, Events & FOIA."

Attachment: Not available electronically

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

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