(Photo's by Paul Blake: The presence of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division suggests the possibility of the business failing to pay proper sales tax or payroll taxes.)

Fake 100 dollar bills have been appearing in Five Points.  Characteristics of these particular bills are listed below as well as tips from the Secret Service. 

The Five Points Association warned merchants about the bills today:

1. They do have the printed hundred dollar strip in the bill
2. They do have a printed watermark
3. The pen stripe doesn't work (it doesn't show up - like it normally would on a fake bill) - but it will show up on the edges of the bill - test it there.
4. The ink on the back of the bill is darker than the front
5. The hologram doesn't function like it's supposed to
6. The bills have a slicker finish than real bills
 

How To Detect Counterfeit Money
The public has a role in maintaining the integrity of U.S. currency. You can help guard against the threat from counterfeiters by becoming more familiar with United States currency.