Re: Spotting fake hundos
I was a teller in my past life and in nearly 4 years, I'd spotted only 4 fake bills, with only 1 getting by. Here's my take:
- There are many more fake $20's, then $100's, so relax.
- Markers/pens do not always work.
- Some fakes are so good, you need to call the Federal Reserves to verify. Conversely, some real bills appear really fake and can transform over time or might have been washed.
- When in doubt, refuse it.
- If you have it, be careful what you do with it because certain professions MUST confiscate it (banks etc.).
- Putting in into a slot machine to verify sounds like a good way to proof its authenticity. If it works and you don't want to play, just cash it out.
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