Jun 30, 2022

Police in SW Kansas took 16 reports of counterfeit cash in June

Posted Jun 30, 2022 11:00 PM
In these counterfeit examples above, both bills do not have translucent Federal seals or standardized cuts. They have been hand cut.-photo Garden City Police
In these counterfeit examples above, both bills do not have translucent Federal seals or standardized cuts. They have been hand cut.-photo Garden City Police

FINNEY COUNTY —Fake money is making the rounds again in southwest Kansas, according to the Garden City Police Department.

During the month of June, they have taken 16 reports of counterfeit money, and they expect that number to increase with fireworks sales and 4th of July holiday travel approaching.

In these counterfeit examples above, both bills do not have translucent Federal seals or standardized cuts. They have been hand cut.

The $100 bill's blue security ribbon is also printed on the bill, when it's supposed to be woven into the paper.

Police urged the public to pay attention to the money you are handling and being handed. Marking bills with currency pens and or comparing them to real U.S. currency are some of the best practices to use to detect counterfeit bills.