Law enforcement agencies in Shasta County have been taking reports of counterfeit $50 bills. Bills that have recently been passed appear to be smaller than legitimate bills, margins appear uneven, printed on poor quality paper and appear to have a slight yellowish color. The serial number for the most recent bill confiscated was CB26896757A.
The U.S. Secret Service has a website, www.secretservice.gov, that merchants may access if they feel they have received counterfeit money. Another website with tips on how to recognize a counterfeit bill is http://www.treas.gov/offices/domestic-finance/acd/if-you-suspect.shtml.
