The threat of counterfeit U.S. currency to the financial system of the United States continues to evolve. Advances in technology, the availability of scanning and printing devices and the adoption of the U.S. dollar by nations as their legal tender have exacerbated the global threat.
We are a board member of the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence Steering Committee and Law Enforcement Advisory Group for recommendations to the Central Banks Counterfeit Deterrence Group. We provide comprehensive analysis of suspected counterfeit obligations, both domestic and foreign.
To counter threats, we focus on strategic international investigations targeting counterfeiters and their distribution networks. We have also initiated a comprehensive international forensic counterfeit detection training program for banks and law enforcement agencies overseas.
We participate in the Inter-Agency Currency Design Group and work closely with the Department of the Treasury, to include the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Our experts also contribute to currency design across the globe.
If you are an individual, submit suspected counterfeit currency to your local police department. Police departments, banks, and cash processors will submit suspected counterfeit currency to the Secret Service.
Effective November 1, 2024, the United States Secret Service will no longer accept electronic submissions of suspected counterfeit notes via the USDollars website. The Registration and Submission option will be removed and no longer available.
Open electronic submissions entered prior to November 1, 2024, will be available to previously registered users, until such submissions are processed and completed.
If you are a representative of a bank or a cash processor, go to USDollars for instructions on submitting suspected counterfeit currency to the Secret Service.
