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Passing Funny Money and the Crime of Counterfeiting
The text explains why passing counterfeit money is a crime and urges immediate reporting to police or the Secret Service. It notes the counterfeiters' planning and the legal requirement to prove knowledge of bogus currency. It cites cases where intent determined verdicts, including one where burning a bill did not prove awareness, and another where flushing money led to conviction.
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United States Secret Service