Underwriting Bulletin No. 79

July 5, 2002

SUBJECT:  URGENT!!! Counterfeit Cashiers Checks- Guaranty Bank

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has learned that counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Guaranty Bank of California, Los Angeles, California, are in circulation. The routing number is 122235902. It appears the checks may be circulating nationwide.

The bank's legitimate cashier's checks are blue and do not show the remitter name below the signature line. They also show the branch name and number on the top right side. The counterfeit cashier's checks are brown with the remitter's name printed under the signature line. They do not show the branch name and number.

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

Mr. Bernard Lee

Vice President and Cashier

Guaranty Bank of California

12301 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90025-0618

Telephone: (310) 826-4228

Fax: (310) 826-6135

Information about these instruments also may be forwarded to the-

FDIC's Special Activities Section,

550 17th Street, NW, Room F-6012,

Washington, DC 20429.

Information also may be transmitted 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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