June 2011 Discussion Thread!
It's semi-accurate, and semi BS.
Most modern scanners will have tech inside that enables them to recognize US currency and prevent it from being copied. Those that do not have the prevention circuitry will still recognize the currency and will microprint that specific device's code on the printouts so when the secret service gets the fake bills they will be able to trace it to the manufacturer, then to where the manufacturer sold the device, then to whoever bought it from that reseller (assuming that the paper trail allows them to, like if the buyer bought it with a credit card).
The BS part is about signalling the FBI. The only way that could happen is if the scanner/printer is connected to an outside network and is programmed to do so, which I personally doubt. Then again, maybe the signalling tech does exist. <shrug>
Most modern scanners will have tech inside that enables them to recognize US currency and prevent it from being copied. Those that do not have the prevention circuitry will still recognize the currency and will microprint that specific device's code on the printouts so when the secret service gets the fake bills they will be able to trace it to the manufacturer, then to where the manufacturer sold the device, then to whoever bought it from that reseller (assuming that the paper trail allows them to, like if the buyer bought it with a credit card).
The BS part is about signalling the FBI. The only way that could happen is if the scanner/printer is connected to an outside network and is programmed to do so, which I personally doubt. Then again, maybe the signalling tech does exist. <shrug>
Just read this, what i meant except in smart mode.
Lulz, I have a dumb copier. Couldn't find even the slightest suggestion of a microprinted dot anywhere in the white areas so it may be hidden somewhere within the bills, or maybe black-&-white copiers don't need the circuitry since their printouts wouldn't be the color of $.
my first thought too
