New Mexico state auditor issues counterfeit money warning

[left-of-center2012]

The New Mexico state auditor has issued a warning about counterfeit money found in the southern part of the state.

The Artesia Daily Press reports the Office of the State Auditor last week issued a risk advisory alerting the public, business owners, and governmental agencies about counterfeit money in circulation.

Officials say counterfeit money has been spotted in communities in southern New Mexico, particularly Alamogordo.

Authorities say the fake money is printed on low-quality paper and appears to have Chinese lettering.

https://www.abqjournal.com/1274125/new-mexico-state-auditor-issues-counterfeit-money-warning.html

[Girard442]

1. I was once at a bank and had an opportunity to inspect a counterfeit $100.

I was amazed at what a piece of crap it was. I really had higher expectations of counterfeiters.

[left-of-center2012]

2. A bank teller showed me a fake $20

It was very good.

I once read that North Korea is the largest producer of fake US money.

[Harker]

3. I saw a counterfeit $20 once in the 70s.

It was sandwiched in between good ones, where it wasn't detected. Standing alone, it wasn't convincing.