Regardless, you need to cooperate with Treasury as to where that bill came from. Most of the time it is a bank that breaks large bills. So where the hundred come from other than a bank is key info.
Originally Posted by oden
Had it happen to me in real life. Not sure where I picked it up, didn't even know I had it, went to pay for something, they checked it, held me at the store until cops came, they filled out a report, kept the Grant, and told me they were sorry about my luck.
Originally Posted by ANONONE
I've never been in that situation or thought about it before. ANON, what did you tell em? I wonder how many folks would have a good, quick, plausible answer if asked?
I mean bank, check cashing place, casino? Not likely to have a lot of fakes leaving those places?
Friendly poker game/bookie? not good
Birthday present from Grandma? You're not going to throw her under the bus are you? Repayment of small loan from friend? Same deal.
If you have a legit cash business (including being a server, etc. "I traded in all my small bill tips at the end of the night") - totally plausible.
Returned some merchandise or got cash back at the store - plausible but hope you have a papertrail if they follow-up
Two edged sword here, but like in musical chairs, last one standing is out of luck.
Originally Posted by Cpalmson
yep
As a provider, I'd eat that bill. I may have needed it, but.. I'd sincerely let it go.
You have to assume that because only one bill was fake, it was an honest mistake.
Originally Posted by DianaDeepthroats
yep...if the entire donation was fake it would make this a whole different conversation