Recently, there was a thread about a WhatsApp chain. the alarm was raised that there was a “flood” of counterfeit 100,000 pesos bills on the street.
This is a big concern because no one wants to be the victim of a scam, especially with such a high denomination.
The message was that he was counterfeiting the country’s most important currency, and that To identify it, you only need to know the last four digits of your series combination.
“Apparently #LAST HOUR They flooded Colombia with counterfeit banknotes of 100,000 pesos, ending in the 1883 series. Check the paper and this number so as not to be deceived or fall to the ground. Send family groups” message, according to the newspaper ‘El Universal’.
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However, since you are not exempt from being scammed by this type of method, it is natural for doubts to arise. But, It is necessary to verify how accurate the information transmitted in this way is.
Social networks tend to spread inaccurate data or communications, and although this theft is possible, How true is the AA42661883 banknote series counterfeit or in circulation?
According to an external circular of the Banco de la República on the authenticity of banknotes issued by the business in mid-August 2022, It is a lie that it is a part with a serial number.
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The entity claims that it has not identified a sample with this combination, therefore He urged the public not to be deceived by misleading spreads and to learn to separate truth from money.
To avoid any fraud, You can consider the following steps that will help you verify the authenticity of the denominations. currently in circulation by asset.
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Even though this chain was shared in 2022, if you come across it again, either because a relative or acquaintance forwarded the message via WhatsApp, It is your knowledge that this information is not correct.
NATHALIA GOMEZ PARRA
DIGITAL SCOPE WRITING
TIME
Source: Exame
