Real money is more durable than regular paper, and it should feel crisp with age, unlike regular paper, which will feel soft.
Comparing the bill in question to a known good one dollar bill might help you spot anything off. Look closely at the borders and the portrait. The borders on a real bill will be sharp and unbroken. Look for any bleeding or blurriness. On real bills, there will be no ink bleed, and the bill will have very fine details. [5] X Research source
If you look at the bill with a magnifying glass, then you will be able to see that the fibers appear to be “raised” on legitimate bills. But, on counterfeits, the fibers will be flat on the paper. [10] X Research source
Remember that the person who gave you the counterfeit bill might not be the original counterfeiter. They might be an innocent person who thought the bill was real.
You will not be financially reimbursed for the counterfeit money. This is to prevent individuals from receiving money for free, just because they counterfeited money.
