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Kalamazoo County treasurer warns more counterfeit money is circulating

The Kalamazoo County Treasurer’s office is once again alerting residents of fraudulent currency circulating in the community.

 

Treasurer Mary Balkema reports the county has been on the receiving end of fraudulent currency for the second time this month.  Her office detected a counterfeit bill that had been presented for payment at the county administration building. 

 

 “We know that if fraudulent currency is making its way to the county, it is impacting local business owners and citizens,” Balkema warned. “If you or your employees handle cash, it’s important to be aware this is happening in the community, and to check bills you handle $10 and over.”

A good resource is the Secret Service’s Know Your Money downloadable PDF which points out important characteristics in authenticating currency, she said.

 

The fraudulent currency detected by the treasurer’s office today appeared almost identical to an authentic bill, but the texture of the paper and the size were immediate indicators of a problem.  

 

If you believe you have received a counterfeit bill do not put your safety in danger, retain the bill in question and contact your local police department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos: Examplies of real and fake $10 bills.

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