Identifying Counterfeit Money
Hold the bill up to the light and look for:
- Watermark: In the unprinted space to the right of the
portrait, the watermark can be seen from both sides of the bill
since it is not actually printed on the bill, but is embedded in the
paper.
- Security thread: This is a thin, embedded strip
running from top to bottom on the face of the bill. On the $10 and
$50 bills, the security strip is located to the right of the
portrait. On $5, $20, and $100 bills, it is located to the left of
the portrait.
- Color-shifting ink: Tilt the bill back and
forth and observe the numeral in the lower right-hand corner. On the
$10, $20, $50, and $100 bills (produced in 2004 and later), the
color shifts from copper to green. Bills produced between 1996 and
2003, will shift from green to black. Please note: The $5 bill does
not have color-shifting, regardless of the year it was
produced.
If You Receive Counterfeit Money
If you suspect counterfeit money, do not put yourself or girls in
danger. Do not attempt to return the bill(s) to the passer and contact
your bank and local authorities.
Spoiler Alert: Counterfeit pens are unreliable
These highly popular pens used to detect counterfeit bills are no
longer reliable indicators of whether a bill is counterfeit. An
alternate option is to use ultraviolet light, but these also come with
limitations because they are difficult to use outside. More
information on how to spot counterfeit money can be found at secretservice.gov/data/KnowYourMoney.pdf.
Problem Collection Forms
In the event that a parent does not turn in their Fall Product
Program money by the due date, complete a Problem Collection Form
(PCF). As the Troop Product Manager, you are required to complete this
form for any outstanding balance - no matter who the parent or the
money owed.
Do not pay the past due amount with troop proceeds.
As soon as the money is turned in, council will end the problem
collection process and there will be no further action. The form must
be turned in to Finance by November 28th, 2023.
Problem
Collection Form
Returned Checks
Checks returned against your troop are the responsibility of the
council. If you get a returned check, follow the instructions on the
Returned Check Form.
Returned
Check Form
Third-Party Payment Processing
We have guidelines and policies in place for troops bank accounts
and the use of Third-Party Service Organizations (TSO) such as Pay
Pal, Venmo, Square (etc.) for volunteers.
View
the Guidelines and Policies