Kids in Ludwigshafen seek out a woman for fake currency transactions
In the SΓΌd district of Ludwigshafen, Germany, a 10- to 11-year-old boy tricked a 53-year-old woman into exchanging a fake ten-euro note on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on a Wednesday, was reported by the police on Thursday.
The woman, who was not identified, noticed something was amiss with the money shortly after the exchange. She gave the boy two five-euro notes in return for the fake note. The boy, along with another boy, approximately 14 years old, then ran away from the scene. No further description of the children is available.
It's common for prop money to end up in circulation. The fake money used in the Ludwigshafen incident likely has visible features to distinguish it from real banknotes. However, the police did not specify if the fake money came from a film production.
The police advise examining banknotes using the motto 'Feel - See - Tilt'. This simple method can help identify counterfeit notes. In some cases, counterfeit notes can initially appear like real money.
This is not the first instance of such an incident. In April 2022, a man from Neuruppin in Brandenburg received a fake ten-euro note as change. The fake money can easily be recognized by its image, but no information is provided about whether it was similar to the one used in the Ludwigshafen incident.
The police have not stated if they are investigating the source of the fake money used in the Ludwigshafen incident. The search results do not contain any information about the identities of the two boys involved.
The police reported that the fake money used in the incident is marked as film money. This means it is designed to look like real money for use in movies or productions, but it is not legal tender.
As a precaution, it is always advisable to check the authenticity of banknotes before making any transactions. If you come across a suspicious banknote, report it to the police immediately.
