Since the advent of color photocopy machines and printers, there has been a surge in casual counterfeiting. No business is immune to receiving counterfeit money and must find ways to detect it while the customer is still on the premises. Counterfeit Detectors are used for verifying the cash received in business transactions is actual U.S. Currency. A detector can be as simple as a special chemical pen that leaves an amber mark on authentic currency and a dark brown or black mark on counterfeit currency. These pens work on all bills that are series 1959 and later and are very reliable.

The counterfeit pen can also be used in conjunction with a battery-operated hand-held ultra violet light. This UV light can be used with or without the pen. When the light is shined on the currency, it will show the UV sensitive strip that is found in notes printed 1996 and later. The UV light is also perfect for authentication of credit cards, personal and traveler’s checks, passports, etc.

While both of these tools are excellent on the front line and in the cash office because of ease of use, there is another item that is best suited for low lit areas where fast detections need to take place. An electric counterfeit money detector is perfect for the entrance to the bar, restaurant, movie theatres, nightclubs, or anywhere you need fast transactions in a dimly lit environment. These plug into a standard 110 volt outlet and have 12 watts of UV power, making it strong enough to work under any condition. Just place the currency under the light and you will know instantly if the bill is authentic or not.

The chemical pen and UV light is the same technology that has been used by banks for years and is now available to all businesses. Keeping counterfeit money out of your business is a must in order to protect your bottom line.