Police in the United States warn about increase in counterfeit bills

by times news cr

Police in Cleburne, Texas, issued a warning about the growing problem⁢ of counterfeit bills in ‌the state,⁣ highlighting⁣ a modality that has generated great concern: so-called​ “laundered” bills.

This increasingly common method of counterfeiting consists of ​taking authentic⁢ low-denomination banknotes and altering their ​printing to​ simulate higher‌ values.

The most alarming​ aspect of these⁢ bills is that they⁤ manage to⁤ pass the authenticity test carried out with‍ detector pens, since the paper used is genuine. ‌However, its⁢ altered impression reveals details that allow for careful identification.

Additionally, it is⁤ crucial ⁣to look at features such​ as printing defects, irregularities ⁣in ink quality, and⁣ lack ‍of​ security features.

Authentic ‍banknotes have several ⁤characteristics that distinguish them. For example,color-changing ​ink⁣ is a key feature on‌ $10,$20,$50 and⁢ $100 denominations,generating a metallic ​effect when tilted.

Likewise, the security ⁢thread, visible ‌when held up to the light, ⁤must always match‌ the denomination.

Another detail ‍is the watermark, present on bills of ⁢$10 and up, which shows a portrait that must match the printed figure.

the print ‌quality on an authentic bill is free of smudges or poorly defined ⁤lines.

If you suspect you have received a fake copy,​ security agencies⁣ advise contacting immediately ​or going to ‌a bank for professional verification.

These actions not only prevent financial losses, but also help ⁢officials track the circulation of ⁤fraudulent⁢ banknotes and​ dismantle counterfeiting ​networks.

the increase in these practices in Texas highlights ​the need to take extreme‌ precautions in each transaction,⁢ especially cash, and to promote education in this regard.

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