
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States is well known for his leadership during the Civil War and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, but he is probably not well known for establishing the United States Secret Service... | ||
Counterfeit money varies from genuine currency in a variety of ways, and if you familiarize yourself with the differences, you will better your chances at spotting counterfeit bills if you should ever come across one... | ||
Despite there being enhanced methods of printing in place plus the implementation of special ink and paper, there are still counterfeiters out there. Banking officials and Secret Service employees are always on the lookout for counterfeit currency... | ||
How often do you shop for bargains, and settle for a knock-off of the original product? Sometimes, this product can suitably replace the one you originally wanted, but oftentimes the product is a counterfeit version and can have dire consequences... | ||
The ramifications of counterfeiting are enormous. Both economically and sociologically, counterfeiting affects us all. A worldwide phenomenon, this insidious practice results in death, loss of jobs, loss of tax revenue, loss of money, and decrease in social services... | ||
In October of 1982, the nation stood by helplessly, as they heard the news that seven people in Chicago were poisoned by cyanide-filled Tylenol capsules which ultimately killed them... | ||
Counterfeiting is not a new phenomenon – it is a crime that has been around since ancient times. The act of copying and printing fake currency is just about as old as currency itself... | ||
Counterfeiters are always looking for an opportune moment to pass off their fake bills without being caught. Here are a few ideal situations where a counterfeiter will most likely choose his or her prey... | ||
These are true stories of people who have been victims of counterfeit bills. Some names have been changed in respect of anonymity... |