Lending agency not authorized by state

Commissioner issues special alert to consumers      

[DEC. 8, 2003]  SPRINGFIELD -- Commissioner D. Lorenzo Padrón of the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate issued a special alert Dec. 5 warning citizens that the following entity may be conducting a banking operation in Illinois without legal authorization:

Atlantic Bank and Trust

2548 W. Golf Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

1 [phone]

The Office of Banks and Real Estate has not granted a state charter to this entity, nor does this institution have the authority to operate or purport to operate a banking business in Illinois. Consumers should avoid being involved in any transactions involving this entity.

Cosnumers are encouraged to contact the Office of Banks and Real Estate at [phone] or by electronic mail at [e-mail] with any information regarding the purported business operations of Atlantic Bank and Trust. Written information should be directed to the Office of Banks and Real Estate, Bureau of Banks and Trust Companies, 500 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701.

[News release from the
Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate]