TLDR;
This video explains a simple method to identify counterfeit $100 bills. The key takeaway is to check for lumps in the stack of bills, which are present in real money due to extra security paper. Counterfeit bills lack these lumps.
- Real money has lumps due to extra security paper.
- Fake money lacks these lumps.
- The presence of lumps is an easy way to identify real currency.
Introduction [0:00]
The video introduces the problem of identifying counterfeit $100 bills, noting that some fake bills are very convincing. The creator mentions that they produce high-quality fake bills for video purposes, not for illegal transactions.
Real vs. Fake Money [0:24]
The video highlights the difference between real and fake money. Real money has noticeable lumps due to the presence of extra security paper. These lumps are difficult to replicate in counterfeit bills. The presence of these lumps is a reliable indicator of genuine currency. If the money has those lumps, it's counterfeit.