Theft by deception is the crime when a buyer uses movie money, prop money or replica money in a transaction to purchases goods from the seller. Sellers must take crime prevention measures to ensure they do not become victims of theft. When meeting a buyer and the transaction will be made in cash, take your time with the buyer – don’t be rushed. Do not give the buyer your product until you’ve evaluated the cash. If the cash is inside an envelope, take the money out and inspect both the front and backsides of each bill. Scammers sometimes will try to hide fake bills with actual currency. Sellers should look for the words “motion picture use only’, “copy” or “replica” on the bills and be aware of any foreign symbols. Sometimes the fake bills have a different texture from legal tender. Sellers can also use a counterfeit detection pen on each bill. If you believe the bills to be fake, don’t accept them and don’t make the transaction. Motion Picture Money can be ordered online by scammers and does look similar to real currency, so if a seller is aware and takes time for the transaction, theft by deception can be averted.
Motion Picture Money
