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Financial Institution Letter

SPECIAL ALERT


TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT: Missing Official Checks

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:

Ms. Susan Guerin
Bay State Savings Bank
28 Franklin Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Telephone: (508) 890-9087
Fax Number: (508) 792-5217

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."

Michael J. Zamorski
Acting Director

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).


FIL-76-2000

Last Updated: November 9, 2000