What Fake Things Could You Buy with Fake Money?

What Fake Things Could You Buy with Fake Money?

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Counterfeit $100 bills have been circulating in Battle Creek. What bogus items could you buy with pretend money?

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If you don't get caught, you can spend counterfeit money on real things but what kind of fake items could you buy if imitation currency was only accepted for copies?

 

  • Pirated Music/ DVDs

    Blockbuster movies are most popular but what about fake documentaries on aliens and conspiracy theories?

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    Photo: Kevin Lee, Getty Images

  • Campaign Signs

    They only offer empty promises.

    Ralph Freso, Spencer Platt- Getty Images
    Ralph Freso, Spencer Platt- Getty Images

  • Fake Rolex

    Or a knockoff designer handbag, phony manolo blahnik, Rey Bans with an "e," etc.

    Wathiq Khuzaie, Getty Images
    Wathiq Khuzaie, Getty Images

  • Generic Pharmaceuticals

    Generics or even placebos seem appropriate to purchase with pseudo money.

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    Uriel Sinai, Getty Images

  • Monopoly Money

    Essentially that's the real value, correct?

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    Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

  • Breast Implants

    Augmentation or plastic surgery may be the best pairing of fakery.

    kaspiic, ThinkStock
    kaspiic, ThinkStock

We are not encouraging you to print your own money nor to pass counterfeit bills. Be on the lookout for this mock money moving around in Battle Creek.

Did you know you can sometimes receive ersatz money from the bank?

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