How to Spot Fake Money

Detecting fake money is getting harder due to sophisticated counterfeiting tools and security features on bills. Here are ways to spot counterfeits.
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Hawaii store owner duped by fake $100 made with real $1 bill — how to spot forgeries linked to this technique

Kevin Costello, owner of Siam Imports, had a bad experience recently receiving payment with cash. A customer came into his store and paid with a fake $100 bill, but it turned out that the bill was ...
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York County Regional Police seek help identifying suspected counterfeiter

YORK, Pa. — York County Regional Police are looking for help identifying a suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills at a local business. The police department also warned of a recent increase in ...
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A Mississauga business just lost $6,200 to a customer’s fake cash as police across Ontario report rise in counterfeit bills

Police in Toronto, Peel, and York warn of a spike in counterfeit cash. A Mississauga business lost $6,200 to fake $100 bills.
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On Your Side: Counterfeit detection pens may not catch sophisticated fake bills

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Counterfeit detection pens may not provide reliable protection against sophisticated fake currency, according to Federal Reserve warnings. The Federal Reserve cautions that ...