Find Out How Easy It Is to Detect Counterfeit Banknotes With This Video
When you sell your products in person – through Craigslist or some other service – knowing how to spot a counterfeit bill can help keep you from being scammed . You may already know some of these techniques, but some of these techniques can help you spot more subtle differences.
The last thing you want to do is trade your goods and services for next to nothing. This video from Tien Nguyen and the Ted-Ed YouTube channel explains the basic security features of all U.S. banknotes printed after 1996. Some of the subtle clues are that the real banknote will have small red and blue fibers, and the portrait of the banknote has depth to make it look realistic, and the spacing between each digit of the serial number is even. You can also buy pens containing counterfeiting chemicals, and if you have black light, you can use it to detect a 1mm wide band of invisible ink. You can see the streak by holding it in daylight. The more methods you know, the more likely you will not be tricked.
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