CRUNCH real money

"You have her try on a tooth" - I thought, looking at the cashier in the store. Time to spare, and a woman so thoroughly examined five thousand dollar bill that I faced a wave of irritation. However, the counter staff vigilance is understandable: in Murmansk cases of detection of counterfeit money.

Coin underground

Counterfeiters not only constantly hone the technique of making fakes, but also expand the "range of products." An interesting detail: they manage to forge even Russian metallic money. In the past year found 172 counterfeit coins in denominations of five rubles, one - two and two odnorublevyh ruble coins.

According to statistics, the most attractive for counterfeiters has been and remains thousand-bill. According to the Central Bank of Russia, in 2012, was withdrawn from circulation 52969 fakes this value. Five thousandth bills handicrafts were caught less likely 32882. This bill is considered the most secure. In addition, it is usually checked more often and more thoroughly the other bills. But whether for Murmansk five thousand is not so large sum, or the counterfeiter became bolder, one thing is clear: it is a counterfeit banknote citizens are increasingly finding themselves in purses.

- Since the beginning of this year it was revealed 29 counterfeit currency, - said Deputy Head of Forensic Center (EKC), Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Murmansk region Anton Verkhoturov. - Twenty of them were in denominations of five thousand rubles and nine - one thousand.

All of them are produced by the drip-color inkjet printing. Forgery of sufficient quality, to recognize them immediately sometimes can not even an experienced criminologist. Typically, counterfeit money gives the paper thickness and the absence of the characteristic crunch. Deceivers have considered this point and began to print fakes on heavier paper.

X-rays for banknotes

- Counterfeit banknotes are so similar to these that they are likely to recognize only in banks - said Anton Verkhoturov. - And they are implemented mainly through the retail trade. Favorite places marketing fakes are cellular shops and gas stations. In February, for example, only a network of salon-shops, where accept payments for mobile telephony, the bank received three counterfeit banknotes.

Traffickers aim to exchange or not to exchange the counterfeit bill and get change. Bought for 20 rubles gum and paying counterfeit denominations of five thousand, they get this 4980 rubles.

Banks help distinguish fake special devices. Infrared and ultraviolet rays through which consider money, do not leave any chances crafts. There are cell phones and forensic experts. Newly appeared EKC instruments with even more options. Comparator - such is his name - identifies the accuracy of any documents, it is more sensitive and reliable. The new unit increased power of ultraviolet radiation. Developers applied and other modern methods to help you see the invisible.

Now, from theory to practice, difficult to verify the technique is called, in fact. As the object under study take out of the bag bill of five hundred rubles. Put it in the device and transmission in different light. Results of the study are displayed on the monitor. In ultraviolet light it shines. But great was seen as unusual colors blossomed special fluorescent tags, invisible in natural light. Changed the characteristics of the world - again saw the special label certifying the authenticity of banknotes. Hooray, our "pyatisotochka" was present!

No amateur

Such devices that detect counterfeits from the first "look" can only afford to banks, large retail chains or forensic experts. But also ordinary citizens can protect themselves from receiving counterfeit money. Even without special equipment.

- Pay attention to the number and series of banknotes - recommends Anton Verkhoturov. - In the five thousandth fake bills are the most common and BM Series VWD and numbers start with the digits 478 or 988.

Give a fake and watermarks. On this bill uneven distribution of tones. In this case, from dark to light colors should be a smooth transition. A fake watermark is usually monochromatic and darker than you need.

Another characteristic feature of the - the smallest text readability. In modern rubles on the dotted polymer strip made microprinting text "CBR" and the number corresponding to the face value denominations. On the reverse side of ruble banknotes coupon fields carefully consider the safety net. Line on it should be clear, thin and have no gaps. Points instead of a grid coupon fields - a sign of forgery.

And perhaps the most important advice. If you suddenly have begun to doubt the authenticity of the banknote, do not have independent action, do not try to get rid of it, pay for your purchase. In this case, you run the risk of becoming a victim to automatically suspect. And to counterfeiters law is very strict. The most prudent in this situation would be an appeal to the police.