by matrixlab | Jul 8, 2024 | Counterfeit Money
Despite endless pronouncements that cash is dead, the underground market for fake money is thriving. In 2022, there was an approximately 91% increase in deep and dark web market listings advertising counterfeit banknotes (Figure 1). During this time, the number of...
by matrixlab | Jul 8, 2024 | Counterfeit Money
The image of the $20 bill above, which belongs to the Frontiers series, was taken from the bank of Canada’s website. 1. Texture Genuine money has a distinctive texture. Canadian bills are printed on a special polymer paper that feels smooth and like plastic. If you...