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Message |
    
Gary Alan Weatherhead
Chief Inspector
Username: Garyw
Post Number: 661
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 2:57 pm: |       |
Hi
Americans should be warned that clever thieves have been passing off counterfit bills in large and deceptive denominations. $200.00 bills with President George W. Bush's face on them are being accepted by retailers and fast food chains. For example, a .99 cent purchase at a Fashion Bug (whatever that is) was accepted and the crook left with $199.01 in change.
Here are some clues to look for. There is no such thing as an American $200.00 bill; George Bush's face does not appear on any form of American currency; if you look closely the bills have slogans written on the backs. For example, look for statements such as no more tax hikes and no more scandals.
Forewarned is forearmed.
Gary |
Christopher T George
Chief Inspector
Username: Chrisg
Post Number: 892
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 6:58 am: | |
Hi Gary
Thanks for this timely warning. Actually most of the bills I get are from my cable provider and the gas and electric company.
I hear Kerry is on the three dollar bill. 
All the best
Chris
Christopher T. George
North American Editor
Ripperologist
http://www.ripperologist.info
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Alan Sharp
Chief Inspector
Username: Ash
Post Number: 653
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 2:21 pm: | |
When I was an actor I used to use the stage name William Sharp. Does that make me a false Bill? 
"Everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise." |
Donald Souden
Inspector
Username: Supe
Post Number: 270
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 3:24 pm: | |
Alan,
I don't know about a false bill, but you were certainly "two Sharp for your own good." Groan.
Don. |
Nina Thomas
Inspector
Username: Nina
Post Number: 162
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 13, 2004 - 4:26 pm: | |
Gary,
I thought you were kidding!
Nina  |
Maria Giordano
Inspector
Username: Mariag
Post Number: 167
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 1:36 pm: | |
Don-
That joke was hilarious. I'm sending you a gift of $200.00. Wait by the mail box.
Mags |
Donald Souden
Inspector
Username: Supe
Post Number: 337
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - 3:42 pm: | |
Mags,
I hate to sound ungrateful, but do you, um, er, suppose that rather than one of those new $200 bills you might make that in 200 $1 bills? Or if too bulky, four $50 notes would be fine.
In any case, while waiting by the mailbox I shan't, as the saying goes, be holding my breath.
Don. |
Christopher T George
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Chrisg
Post Number: 1218
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 2:42 pm: | |
Hi Don
If you don't mind, I could send it to you the sum in numbered $3.00 bills.  The money will be arriving in a suitcase with a false bottom.  You never know, Don, with the dollar sinking compared to the Euro and other currencies these $3.00 and $200 bills might be worth more than the real thing soon. 
All the best
Chris
Christopher T. George
North American Editor
Ripperologist
http://www.ripperologist.info
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Donald Souden
Inspector
Username: Supe
Post Number: 340
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 5:44 pm: | |
Chris,
I got my bank statement today and things are such that I'll even take the $200 in Czarist bonds.
Don. |
