Alert 2004-15
OCC ALERT	

Subject:      Counterfeit Warrants
Description:  State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Counterfeit 
              Warrants

Date:	      July 22, 2004

TO:  Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking 
     Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; 
     Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Conference of State Bank 
     Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy 
     Comptrollers; District Counsel and Examining Personnel

RE:  Circulation of Counterfeit Warrants Drawn on the State of Florida, 
     Department of Financial Services

The State of Florida has reported a significant increase in the circulation of 
counterfeit warrants (checks).  The warrants have “State of Florida, Department 
of Financial Services” imprinted across the top of the instrument.  To date, 
the warrants have been numbered either “H4000112182” or “H3000128511”.  Another 
characteristic of the counterfeit warrants is that the font type and font size 
of the imprinted material is inconsistent in different sections of the warrant.

If you encounter a suspicious warrant or are uncertain whether a warrant is 
valid, it is recommended that you contact the Florida State Division of 
Treasury, Warrant Section  at (850) 413-3163.  Questions and information may 
also be directed to the attention of:

Mail:	   Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
	   Enforcement & Compliance Division, MS 8-10
	   250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC   20219
	   Fax:	(202) 874-5301
Internet:  http://www.occ.treas.gov
E-mail:	   occalertresponses@occ.treas.gov




Brian C. McCormally
Director, 
Enforcement & Compliance Division