Cash Bleaching – Fraudulent Bills Run Rampant
The scenario: A fraudster acquires large amounts of real $1 bills. He then goes through the process of bleaching the bills, using a degreaser or...
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Why UV Counterfeit Detection Continues to Be an Effective Solution
Countries around the world are designing ever-more intricate (and beautiful!) UV security features on currency notes and identity documents - BECAUSE...
When do we return to the bad-old-days of normal fraud?
As of this writing in early March 2021, COVID19 vaccine deployments have given society a proverbial “shot in the arm”, granting a tantalizing view...
The Future of the U.S. Dollar & How it Might Affect Your Business
It is often said that the act of counterfeiting money is as old as money itself. No matter the type of currency used throughout history – whether it...
How to Authenticate Older Banknotes
• TABLE OF CONTENTS •A Brief Background on U.S. CurrencyWhat are Older Banknotes?How do Newer...
The North Korean Supernote Problem
Ever since the signing of an armistice in 1953 that put a stop to the fighting in the Korean War, North Korea and its activities has more or less...
Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill & the Redesigns of the $5 Bill and $10 Bill
On April 20, Jacob J. Lew, the Secretary of the Treasury, announced that a redesign of the $20 bill will feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the...
Counterfeit Money Hits Small Towns
Recently, a news story was featured on CBS 2 News Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that highlights the circulation of counterfeit money that has targeted the...
