Fraud Alert: Fraudulent San Mateo Credit Union Cashier's Checks in Circulation
Please be aware of counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on San Mateo Credit Union that are reported to be circulating.
As with authentic San Mateo Credit Union cashier's checks, the fraudulent cashier's check has the text "~SAN MATEO~" in large, capital, maroon-colored letters in the top left corner, with the text "CREDIT UNION" in capital letters printed in the same font below.
The fraudulent checks may be distinguished from authentic San Mateo Credit Union cashier's checks in the following ways:
| Fradulent Checks | Authentic Checks |
|---|---|
| Two horizontal maroon lines are located directly under the credit union name in the left hand corner. | One horizontal maroon line is located directly under the credit union name in the left hand corner. |
| The text "CASHIER"S CHECK" in capital letters is printed in light colored font and enclosed within a gray oblong shape at the top center. | |
| Below the gray oblong shape is the address "350 CONVENTION WAY, REDWOOD, CA 94063" followed by the phone number "1(888) 609 8710" printed in dark colored font. | The address "P.O. Box 910, Redwood City, CA 94064-0910" followed by the phone number "(650) 363-1725" is printed in small dark colored font, and is located directly to the right of the credit union name. |
| A dark blue colored border is located along all four edges of the check. | A maroon colored border is located along the top edge of the check. |
| Within the top border is the text "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A SECURITY COLOR BACKGROUND ON FACE AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENT SECURITY SCREEN ON BACK WITH PADLOCK SECURITY ICON" in capital letters printed in light colored font. | Within the top border is the text "THE CHECK IS VOID WITHOUT A MAROON BACKGROUND AND AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK SEAL ON THE BACK - HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW SEAL" in capital letters printed in light colored font. |
| The background of the check has a light blue marble pattern. | Most of the background of the check has a light maroon and white marble pattern, with a light maroon and white wave pattern in the rectangular section located in the bottom right hand corner. |
| Below the dollar amount to the right side of the fraudulent cashier's check is the text "VOID IF OVER $5,000.00" in capital letters printed in small black font. | Within the rectangular section mentioned above is the text "SAN MATEO CREDIT UNION" followed by the text "VOID AFTER 90 DAYS" and the text "SIGNATURE HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND" printed in small maroon font in capital letters. |
| Serial numbers are as long as 6 digits. | Serial numbers are as long as 8 digits |
| The fraction code located at the top right hand corner of the check is "74-7836" over "272". | The fraction code located at the top center of the authentic cashier's check is "90-7485" over "3211". |
| The MICR line at the bottom of the check begins with the check's serial number, followed by the routing number "321174851" for San Mateo Credit Union, and then the account number. | The MICR line at the bottom of the check begins with the check's serial number, followed by the routing number "321174851" for San Mateo Credit Union, and then the account number beginning with the number "8". |
Fraudulent cashier's checks have been written in the amount of "$3,950.00" and other various amounts.
If you have further questions, or have seen any of these counterfeit cashier's checks, please contact Deanna Degan of San Mateo Credit Union, at (650) 363-1783.
