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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Division of Supervision

550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429

Special Alert
FIL-46-99
May 28, 1999
TO:
SUBJECT:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has learned that counterfeit cashier's checks
drawn on Bay Area Bank & Trust, Webster, Texas, are in circulation.

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Bay Area Bank & Trust changed its name in April 1996 to Horizon Capital Bank, and all known
stocks of "Bay Area" checks were destroyed at that time. The counterfeit checks bear the
routing number of Horizon Capital Bank. Copies of some of the counterfeit instruments are
attached for your information. It appears that items presented to date have been negotiated in
California, Connecticut and Maryland.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Ms. Betty Wilhoite
Operations Officer - Bookkeeping
Horizon Capital Bank
P.O. Box 57730
Webster, Texas 77598
Telephone (281) 332-5521
Fax (281) 338-1142

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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. All FDIC
financial institution letters published since January 1, 1995, may be found on FDIC's Web
site, www.fdic.gov under the "Banking News" category.
James L. Sexton
Director

Attachments: (Electronic versions are not available.)
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC financial institutions letters may be obtained through the FDIC's
Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (800-2766003 or (703) 562-2200).