After I left the bank, I discovered that I had received a counterfeit bill from the bank. When I tried to return it, the bank would not reimburse me. What can I do?
Unfortunately, this circumstance would be a factual dispute. You can claim the bank gave you the counterfeit bill; the bank can claim that you, after leaving the premises, obtained the counterfeit bill elsewhere.
The United States Secret Service has jurisdiction for investigations involving the counterfeiting of U.S. obligations and securities. For more information, visit the Secret Service Counterfeit Division page.
Last Reviewed: April 2021
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