The Audubon State Bank is warning businesses in the area to be on the lookout for fake U-S currency that has some distinctive features that will indicate the cash is fake. The bills have been appearing more frequently recently, in the Midwest.  The counterfeit large denomination bills may have Chinese and/or Cyrillic writing printed on the front of the note. The Counterfeit also has no watermark or security thread when held up to the light. Another type of fake bill may have the words “For motion picture use only,” stamped on the front and back of the bill.

A sample is available for viewing here: Chinese Writing on Notes – SFO[6145]

If anyone attempts to pass one of the counterfeit notes, please obtain as much information as possible about the individual(s) and contact your local Police and the U.S. Secret Service’s San Francisco Field Office (415) 576-1210.