Counterfeit Alert:

The following memorandum was received Wednesday morning, October 28, from the University of Pennsylvania Cashier's Office:

• Please be advised of the recent widespread usage of counterfeit money throughout the campus, including the newly issued $50 bill.
• The Office of the Cashier advises all departments accepting cash to use the counterfeit marking pens on all denominations.
• Please contact the Cashier's Office at 898-7258 or e-mail deporter@pobox. to obtain a pen and further information.

Ed. Note: In response to query, Ms. DePorter said the old $20 bill and the $5 bill are especially frequent in the counterfeit being received, and although the new $20 has not been spotted, the speed with which the $50 was counterfeited indicates caution with all bills.

(Posted 10/28/98)

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