As fake as a $200 bill?

Rokenn · 09-11-2003, 12:10 PM

Man Buys Groceries With Fake $200 Bill
Bill Bears President Bush's Image On Front

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. -- Police are searching for a man who paid for $150 in groceries at a Food Lion grocery store with a $200 bill.

The man walked out of the store with his groceries and $50 in change before the fake bill was discovered Sept. 6.

The bogus bill -- the U.S. Mint does not print a $200 bill -- bore the image of President George W. Bush on the front and had the White House on the back. It also included signs on the front lawn of the front lawn of the White House with slogans such as "We like broccoli" and "USA deserves a tax cut," Roanoke Rapids police said.

Instead of being labeled a Federal Reserve note, the fake bill was marked as a "Moral Reserve Note." The bill bore the signatures of Ronald Reagan, political mentor, and George H.W. Bush, campaign adviser and mentor.

Officials at the local Food Lion had no comment. Food Lion officials at the company headquarters in Salisbury could only say their normal policy is not to accept bills over $100.

Meanwhile, police in Roanoke Rapids arrested a man Tuesday who attempted to spend a $200 bill at a convenience store in August. Authorities say Michael Harris was jailed Tuesday night under $2,500 bond.

Investigators say Harris is not the same person who passed a similar fake bill at the Food Lion grocery store, but police believe the two cases are connected.

Elramir · 09-11-2003, 12:46 PM

Such a case we had in Germany as well!

At that time we still had the DM ("Deutsche Mark") and a guy paid in a shop with a 30 DM Bill. But only 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,... Bills were printed but no 30 DM Bill. But the salesman didn't realise that and took the money.

Sometimes I ask myself how stupid some people are...

Stormymystic · 09-11-2003, 01:04 PM

lol! why do poeple take money that they sould know is fake? do you know how hard it is to get poeple to take a 2 dollar bill? and they are real! so how could they mistake a $200 bill????????

Bungleau · 09-11-2003, 01:33 PM

I've got a real three-dollar bill, if anyone ever wants to see it. Legitimate US currency, too. Nothing illegal or counterfeit.

But I would say that the store is in need of some common sense training, or some better guidelines. You can't dictate common sense, but you can put in checks to try to help it happen.

Me, I see a new rule: Any purchase with anything larger than a $20 has to be approved by a manager

Faceman · 09-11-2003, 03:40 PM

I remember a case where a wiseguy tried to cash money for a sheet of five-hundred 5 Schilling stamps (pre-Euro currency, 14ATS=1EURO) but got caught.
Why? Because the postal clerk noticed that (while 5ATS was a common stamp) there were not 500-sheets. They only came in 400 and 800. Quite a nitpick.
So - cashing a 200$, a 30DM ???

Sidenote: In the early EURO days there was a small number of genuine bills which were only printed on one side (other was blank). This was due to a faulty production and while most were discovered it was still funny because people were kinda puzzled when they only got "half a bill" from an ATM.

Chewbacca · 09-11-2003, 03:45 PM

LOL!!! Thanks!!! Although my sore throat makes it hurt to laugh right now, this was well worth the pain!

Moral reserve note- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Lord Lothar · 09-11-2003, 10:48 PM

Well, the cashiers at that store aren't the sharpest tools in the shed are they?

Firestormalpha · 09-11-2003, 11:03 PM

Lord Lothar, tell me about it, the Publix, Albertson's and Winn Dixies (major supermarket chains in the area) here where I live all saw fit to put up signs denoting the appearance of all legal tender up to $100 bills with a fairly strict policy on not accept anything larger than $100, the $100 to be checked with various Federal mint security measures prior to acceptance. No I'm not a cashiere at any of the afore mentioned stores, nor at any others for that matter. I just happen to learn more of the useless info.

Ziroc · 09-12-2003, 04:15 AM

LOL! The Onion couldn't have done better.. I was thinking this was BS, but hey, it takes all kinds eh? Maybe someone will make a 3 dollar bill!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Ziroc · 09-14-2003, 02:39 AM

Here is the Bill in question:

09-11-2003, 12:10 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Man Buys Groceries With Fake $200 Bill Bill Bears President Bush's Image On Front ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. -- Police are searching for a man who paid for $150 in groceries at a Food Lion grocery store with a $200 bill. The man walked out of the store with his groceries and $50 in change before the fake bill was discovered Sept. 6. The bogus bill -- the U.S. Mint does not print a $200 bill -- bore the image of President George W. Bush on the front and had the White House on the back. It also included signs on the front lawn of the front lawn of the White House with slogans such as "We like broccoli" and "USA deserves a tax cut," Roanoke Rapids police said. Instead of being labeled a Federal Reserve note, the fake bill was marked as a "Moral Reserve Note." The bill bore the signatures of Ronald Reagan, political mentor, and George H.W. Bush, campaign adviser and mentor. Officials at the local Food Lion had no comment. Food Lion officials at the company headquarters in Salisbury could only say their normal policy is not to accept bills over $100. Meanwhile, police in Roanoke Rapids arrested a man Tuesday who attempted to spend a $200 bill at a convenience store in August. Authorities say Michael Harris was jailed Tuesday night under $2,500 bond. Investigators say Harris is not the same person who passed a similar fake bill at the Food Lion grocery store, but police believe the two cases are connected. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

09-11-2003, 12:46 PM	#2
Elramir Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 9, 2003 Location: Witten, Germany Age: 37 Posts: 12	Such a case we had in Germany as well! At that time we still had the DM ("Deutsche Mark") and a guy paid in a shop with a 30 DM Bill. But only 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,... Bills were printed but no 30 DM Bill. But the salesman didn't realise that and took the money. Sometimes I ask myself how stupid some people are... __________________ [img]\"http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/~paulmay/misc/dtrotate.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><b>Don\'t expect your own Messiah<br />This neverworld which you desire<br />Is only in your mind<br /><br />(Dream Theater - Voices)</b>

09-11-2003, 01:04 PM	#3
Stormymystic Knight of the Rose Join Date: April 8, 2003 Location: Arkansas Age: 48 Posts: 4,442	lol! why do poeple take money that they sould know is fake? do you know how hard it is to get poeple to take a 2 dollar bill? and they are real! so how could they mistake a $200 bill???????? __________________ [url]\"http://stormymystic.deviantart.com/gallery/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3968/stormyvx6.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

09-11-2003, 01:33 PM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I've got a real three-dollar bill, if anyone ever wants to see it. Legitimate US currency, too. Nothing illegal or counterfeit. But I would say that the store is in need of some common sense training, or some better guidelines. You can't dictate common sense, but you can put in checks to try to help it happen. Me, I see a new rule: Any purchase with anything larger than a $20 has to be approved by a manager __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

09-11-2003, 03:40 PM	#5
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	I remember a case where a wiseguy tried to cash money for a sheet of five-hundred 5 Schilling stamps (pre-Euro currency, 14ATS=1EURO) but got caught. Why? Because the postal clerk noticed that (while 5ATS was a common stamp) there were not 500-sheets. They only came in 400 and 800. Quite a nitpick. So - cashing a 200$, a 30DM ??? Sidenote: In the early EURO days there was a small number of genuine bills which were only printed on one side (other was blank). This was due to a faulty production and while most were discovered it was still funny because people were kinda puzzled when they only got "half a bill" from an ATM. __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

09-11-2003, 03:45 PM	#6
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 50 Posts: 5,373	LOL!!! Thanks!!! Although my sore throat makes it hurt to laugh right now, this was well worth the pain! Moral reserve note- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

09-11-2003, 10:48 PM	#7
Lord Lothar Quintesson Join Date: August 7, 2002 Location: Oakville (next to the T.O.), Ontario, Canada Age: 34 Posts: 1,097	Well, the cashiers at that store aren't the sharpest tools in the shed are they? __________________ \"King Kong ain\'t got NOTHING on me!\"

09-11-2003, 11:03 PM	#8
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Lord Lothar, tell me about it, the Publix, Albertson's and Winn Dixies (major supermarket chains in the area) here where I live all saw fit to put up signs denoting the appearance of all legal tender up to $100 bills with a fairly strict policy on not accept anything larger than $100, the $100 to be checked with various Federal mint security measures prior to acceptance. No I'm not a cashiere at any of the afore mentioned stores, nor at any others for that matter. I just happen to learn more of the useless info. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-12-2003, 04:15 AM	#9
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	LOL! The Onion couldn't have done better.. I was thinking this was BS, but hey, it takes all kinds eh? Maybe someone will make a 3 dollar bill!! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

09-14-2003, 02:39 AM	#10
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Here is the Bill in question: __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

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