Area Crime Information Alert        Area Crime Information Alert Counterfeit Bills      This Crime Alert is about counterfeit Bills being passed several weeks. This is just an alert for the Business and Banks to be on the look out for these bills Please Contact the Henderson Police Dept. 252 438-4141.    COUNTERFEIT MONEY    RECENTLY FAKE $100 BILLS HAVE SHOWN UP AT BUSINESSES IN THE AREA. THE PERPETRATORS ARE USING CHEMICALS TO “WASH” ALL OF THE PRINTING OFF OF $5 BILLS AND ARE PRINTING $100 FACES AND BACKS ON THEM.    IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY, YOU WILL SEE ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S FACE IN THE WATER MARK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WHEN HELD UP TO THE LIGHT (INSTEAD OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S). YOU WILL ALSO SEE THE “USA FIVE” WRITTEN ON THE STRIP INSIDE OF THE BILL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE COLOR SHIFTING INK AT THE LOWER RIGHT WILL NOT CHANGE COLORS ON THE FAKE BILLS WHEN TWISTED IN THE LIGHT.    SINCE THE FAKE BILLS ARE PRINTED ON REAL MONEY PAPER, THE COMMONLY USED DETECTION PENS WILL SHOW IT TO BE GOOD WHEN MARKED. PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AT ALL BILLS, IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO DETECT THEM AT THIS TIME.          If You Receive a Counterfeit     Do not return it to the passer. Delay the passer if possible. Observe the passer's description, as well as that of any companions, and the license numbers of any vehicle used. Telephone your local police department or the United States Secret Service. These numbers can be found on the inside front page of your local telephone directory. Write your initials and the date on a blank portion of the suspect note. Do not handle the note. Carefully place it in a protective covering, such as an envelope. Surrender the note or coin only to a properly identified police officer or U.S. Secret Service agent.             How to Detect Counterfeit Money    Genuine money is made by the Government's master craftsmen who use engraved plates and printing equipment designed for that purpose. Most counterfeiters use a photomechanical of "off set" method to make a printing plate from a photograph of a genuine note.    You can help guard against the threat from counterfeiters by becoming familiar with United States Money.    Look at the money you receive. Compare a suspect note with a genuine note of the same denomination and series, paying attention to the quality of printing and paper characteristics. Look for differences, not similarities.    Portrait     The genuine portrait appears lifelike and stands out distinctly from the fine screen-like background. The counterfeit portrait is usually lifeless and flat. Details merge into the background which is often too dark or mottled.    Federal Reserve and Treasury Seals

On a genuine bill, the sawtooth points of the Federal Reserve and Treasury seals are clear, distinct, and sharp. The counterfeit seals may have uneven, blunt, or broken sawtooth points. 
 

Serial Numbers

Genuine serial numbers have a distinctive style and are evenly spaced. They are printed in the same ink color as the Treasury seal. On a counterfeit, the serial numbers may differ in color or shade of ink from the Treasury seal. The numbers may not be uniformly spaced or aligned. 
 

Border

The fine lines in the border of a genuine bill are clear and unbroken. On the counterfeit, the lines in the outer margin and scrollwork may be blurred and indistinct. 
 

Paper

Genuine paper contains no watermarks. It has tiny red and blue fibers embedded throughout. Often counterfeiters try to simulate these fibers by printing tiny red and blue lines on their paper. Close inspection reveals, however, that on the counterfeit note the lines are printed on the surface, not embedded in the paper. It is illegal to reproduce the distinctive paper used in the manufacturing of United States currency. 
 

Some people believe that a bill must be counterfeit if the ink rubs off. This is not true. Genuine currency, when rubbed on paper, can leave ink smears. 
 

Compare the denomination numerals on each corner with the denomination written out at the bottom of the note (front and back) and through the Treasury seal.

Compare the suspect note to a genuine note of the same denomination and series year.

Burglary Prevention Tip Sheet

Burglary physical security constitutes 90 percent of burglary prevention. If your building is locked and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, and conspicuous, chances of a successful burglary are minimized. 

	Locks on all outside entrances and inside security doors should be double-cylinder deadbolts with movable collars.
	They should be recessed into the door and should have at least a one-inch throw containing a hardened steel insert protected by a latch guard.
	Padlocks should be made of hardened steel and mounted on bolted hasps. Keep them locked to prevent exchange. File off serial numbers to prevent new keys being made.
	Entry doors should be of solid construction, metal-lined, and secured with heavy metal crossbars.
	Door jams must be solid. Exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal.
	Windows should have secure locks and burglar-resistant glass. Use heavy metal grates on all windows, except possibly display windows.
	Good visibility should be maintained through windows; expensive items should be removed from displays before closing.
	Lights must provide optimum visibility inside and out, with vandal-proof covers over the outside lights and power source.
	The perimeter must be well-lit, especially around all entry points.
	Alarm systems should be supplied by a licensed alarm company with a central monitoring station. Check the system on a daily basis. Advertise its presence to deter break-ins.
	The cash register should be in plain view from outside so it can be easily monitored. Leave the drawer open when empty or not in use.
	Safes should be fire-proof, burglar resistant, anchored securely, and in plain view. Leave them open when empty, and use them to lock up valuables when the business is closed.
	Change combinations when anyone with safe access leaves your employment.
	Maintain good visibility. Overgrown landscaping, boxes, and trash bins near the building can give a criminal cover or access to the roof.
	Check your building exterior (roof, cellar, walls, etc.); secure all openings larger than 12x12.
	Perimeter fences should keep intruders out and allow good visibility of your business by neighbors and police. Alarms on fences can give you additional protection. Guard dogs inside fences are also effective in deterring unauthorized entry, but could put you at risk financially.
	Your NCDL number should be engraved, and Operation ID stickers displayed, on enticing objects.
	Keep accurate records of serial numbers on all items to help in recovery.
	Tightly anchor all equipment/merchandise to a secure base to delay the efforts of a burglar.
	A closing security check should include the entire interior of your business so you do not lock an aspiring burglar inside. Check the exterior to make sure that there have been no security breaches.

     •   Keep small merchandise away from the window display at night. The merchandise

    is easy to get and a quick get away. Such as TV's and stereos.

 

Vehicle Thief & Break Ins Prevention Tips 
 
 

1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
2. Close car windows & Lock car doors.
3. Don’t hide car keys on your car; thieves know where most people hide keys on cars.
4. Don’t leave valuable or interesting items clearly visible in the car or trucks.

   This includes CDs, DVDs, cell phones, purses, cash

5. Close the roof on a convertible.
6. Warning devices:

   	Be sure the antitheft stickers/decals are clearly visible on a car window.
   	If the car doesn’t come equipped with antitheft alarms installed, consider installing one. Ask a dealership what works best with your vehicle.
   	Consider using a steering wheel lock or brake pedal lock — they'll slow the thief down or act as a deterrent.

7. Parking

   	Have a garage? Park the car in it; remove valuable items, lock the car. Then lock the garage and entry doors. Don’t leave your car keys in the garage.
   	Street parking? Park in a well-lit area and turn your wheels toward the curb. Remove valuable items, lock the vehicle.
   	Lot parking? Find a lot with an attendant. Remove valuable items, lock the car, leaving only the ignition key with the attendant.
   	Lot parking no attendant? Park near stairs, an elevator or a well-lit area – any high traffic area. Remove valuable items, lock the car tightly.
   	Valet? Leave only the ignition key with the attendant. Remove valuable items.

8. Your car should look empty inside. ALWAYS remove the following:

   	Cameras (digital, video),CDs/DVDs/Tapes, Cellular phone jack/charger
   	Cellular phone, Purse/wallet
   	Work items (i.e. laptop, carrying case, briefcase  notebook computer, expensive camera or other highly-prized items.

If you have expensive items in your car such as amps, stereos or other items, take pictures of them and note their serial numbers. If they are stolen, it will help substantiate your claim and make it easier to prove ownership.