Counterfeit currency in the community

DeFuniak Springs Police have responded to numerous reports of counterfeit currency in the community. Most of the currency involves counterfeit $20 bills with the same serial numbers. Businesses and citizens are urged to double check their currency for security features to insure it is genuine. The counterfeit bills obtained are good copies, but lack the security features of genuine bills.

One of the easiest ways to detect a counterfeit bill is by using a counterfeit bill detector pen, which can be purchased from retail and office supply stores. This special pen will produce a black mark on any bill that is NOT genuine U.S. Currency. Genuine U.S. Currency will display a light yellow marking. Genuine currency also carries a watermark of the President portrayed on the bill. If a suspicious bill is received, check for multiple security features such as the watermark, the security thread stating the denomination, and the color shifting ink on the denomination number located in the lower right corner of the bill. 

To learn more about security features and detecting counterfeit currency, go to the following link on the worldwide web: http://www.secretservice.gov/money_detect.shtml 

Persons receiving suspected counterfeit bills and those with information regarding counterfeiters are requested to contact the DeFuniak Springs Police at 892-8513.