Greer State Bank has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to report that fraudulent cashier’s checks bearing the Bank’s name and logo are in circulation. These fraudulent items are being distributed in conjunction with a fraudulent consumer loan package and loan proceeds check mailed in an advance loan fee scam.

The Scam:

The scam involves a loan package and loan proceeds check sent to the consumer informing them that their loan application has been approved. The lender is stated to be AMCORP FINANCE INC and the documents include instructions to deposit the enclosed Cashier’s Check, payable to the recipient and drawn on Greer State Bank. The package also directs the recipient to call a toll free number for further instructions to remit a security fee.

The Cashier’s Checks:

While the check bears the Greer State Bank name, logo and bank routing number, these cashier’s checks are fraudulent and consumers should not attempt to cash, deposit or otherwise negotiate them. There is a toll free phone number in the bottom left hand corner that appears to belong to Greer State Bank. This phone number is also fraudulent as Greer State Bank does not maintain a toll free automated service.

Greer State Bank’s cashier’s checks are not tied to any sweepstakes, lotteries, prize drawings or other such contests. We have no association with this company.

Please note that Greer State Bank’s customer data HAS NOT been compromised.

Actions to Take:

If you believe you have received one of these fraudulent cashier’s checks, please contact our Security Officer, Rick Danner, at (864)877-2000. You may also contact him by email at info@greerstatebank.com.