| The number of falsed banknotes has increased rapidly in the EU in 2009 to 860.000 pieces. Falsed banknotes in the amount of about 50 million euro have been in circulation the previous year! |
| Bands who fake banknotes bring more and more 20- und 50-euro banknotes into circulation because large banknotes are not accepted everywhere. Still the most popular is the 100-euro banknote! |
| The distribution of false money is well organised and widespread. Victims are found by swindlers in places where banknotes are given less attention during busy periods. |
| If you accept false money and become aware of it too late you suffer twice: you receive no reimbursement and even make yourself criminal if you pass on the false bankenote! |