WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2024 — Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool them with chemistry? In today’s episode, we dive into the chemistry of ...

Unfortunately, Costello isn't the only one to receive payment with phony money, as counterfeiting cases are on the rise in ...

Lake also says in addition to the counterfeit detection pen, they use ultraviolet light to check notes and have a counterfeit bill detector machine as well. The Delray Beach Police Department ...

The counterfeit $100 bills “also have a waxy texture and have passed some counterfeit detection pen tests,” the Facebook post continued.

You may be familiar with the counterfeit detection pens used at retailers and restaurants. The Federal Reserve warns, though, that those are not always accurate and can produce false results.

Officials say they allegedly found more fake bills, instructions to make bogus currency, a color printer, and counterfeit detection pens in his car. His Trial is set for October 14.

Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2024 — Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool them with chemistry?

Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool them with chemistry? In today’s episode, we dive into the chemistry of iodine, its color and its ...