Around the World – Counterfeiting Update
In this periodic series summarising counterfeit currency around the world, we focus on the latest news from Switzerland, Ukraine, Spain and Bulgaria.
Counterfeiting - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreAround the World – Counterfeiting Update
In this periodic series summarising counterfeit currency around the world, we focus on the latest news from Switzerland, Ukraine, Spain and Bulgaria.
Counterfeiting - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Possession of counterfeit versus intent to defraud. What’s the difference?
Counterfeiting - May 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Many counterfeiters use a common method of counterfeiting called ‘bleaching’ to create their fakes. This technique is frequently observed in countries that have the same size banknotes across all denominations, such as the US dollar.
Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreAround the World – Counterfeiting Update
A new periodic series of articles in Currency News™ will summarise information on counterfeit currency around the world, starting in this issue with the Czech Republic, Ghana, Kosovo and the Philippines.
Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
What is the primary reason that most countries issue a new banknote to replace an older design? To help prevent COUNTERFETING!
Counterfeiting - February 29, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
How many counterfeit banknotes are in circulation? I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked this question. So, let’s look at how counterfeit banknotes are found and reported.
Counterfeiting - February 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreLevels of Euro Counterfeiting Remain Low in 2023
467,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2023, according to the European Central Bank, which is one of the lowest levels ever since the introduction of the euro in 2002 in proportion to total banknotes in circulation.
Counterfeiting - February 1, 2024 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Many people fall victim to the ‘Black Money’ scam, which is basically a get rich quick scheme. Usually there are no counterfeit banknotes involved, but I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss.
Counterfeiting - December 22, 2023 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Established in 2020 to support national law enforcement authorities in their efforts to fight financial and economic crimes and aid international cooperation, Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC) has recently released its first threat assessment on the matter.
Counterfeiting - December 1, 2023 midnight Read MoreCounterfeit Corner
Why do so many shops rely on the counterfeit detection pen to authenticate their paper banknotes?
Counterfeiting - November 3, 2023 midnight Read More