Underwriting Bulletin No. 71

September 27, 2001

SUBJECT:  Ventura Savings Bank - Fictitious Checks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has learned that fictitious "official" checks and "certified" checks are in circulation. The checks bear the name Ventura Savings Bank, 1010 Huntcliff Blvd., Roswell, GA 33050. "MEMBER FDIC" is also printed on the checks.

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has advised that Ventura Savings Bank does not exist in the state of Georgia. Further, Ventura Savings Bank does not appear on the FDIC's list of insured institutions. To date, the checks have been negotiated primarily in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.

If you have any information about these items, please notify the newest office of the United States Secret Service. Information about these checks or similar items may also be forwarded to the FDIC's Special Activities Section, 550 17th Street, NW, Room F- 6012, Washington, DC 20429, or sent electronically to alert@fdic.gov.

Please contact the Underwriting Department at the Georgia State Office at 800-328-2642 or 404-250-1604 if you have any questions.

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