Counterfeit or stolen instruments continue to present risks to consumers, businesses, and financial institutions.
Report Counterfeit or Stolen Instruments
If you receive counterfeit instruments (e.g. cashier's checks, money orders, forms of identification) or become aware of stolen instruments, report this information to the OCC on the Counterfeit Reporting Form (PDF).
Report Counterfeit Currency
Visit the Secret Service website to complete a Counterfeit Note Report or contact your local U.S. Secret Service field office. (Note: You must send the Counterfeit Note Report to your local U.S. Secret Service field office. Visit the U.S. Secret Service website for more information.)
OCC Alerts
Review recent OCC Alerts of fraudulent activity.
Related News and Issuances
| Date | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2021 | Alert2021-4 | Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, Ga. |
| 05/22/2019 | Alert2019-5 | Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Nashville, Ill. |
| 03/13/2019 | Alert2019-2 | Counterfeit Cashier’s Checks of the First National Bank of Elmer, Elmer, NJ |
