Counterfeit Currency Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a common security feature on US currency? Watermark, Security Thread, Color-Shifting Ink

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Hologram

Front

What is the first step in detecting counterfeit currency?

Back

Visually inspecting the bill

Front

What is the purpose of a security thread on a US dollar bill?

Back

To prevent counterfeiting

Front

What is the best way to check for color-shifting ink on a US dollar bill? Tilt the bill back and forth, Hold the bill up to the light, Use a magnifying glass, Use a UV light

Back

Tilt the bill back and forth

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If you suspect a bill is counterfeit, what should you do?

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Refuse the bill and ask the customer for a different form of payment.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reliable method for detecting counterfeit currency?
- Using a counterfeit detection pen
- Checking the serial number
- Feeling the texture of the paper
- Smelling the bill

Back

Smelling the bill

Front

What is the role of microprinting in detecting counterfeit currency?

Back

To make the bill more difficult to counterfeit

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What is the best way to stay updated on counterfeit currency detection techniques?

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Attend training sessions provided by the store

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Why is it important to report suspected counterfeit currency to authorities?

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To protect the public from fraud, to help law enforcement investigate counterfeit operations, and to prevent the circulation of counterfeit currency.

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How can you verify the presence of a security thread in a bill?

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By holding the bill up to the light