Bringing Ghost Money Into the US?

talltuktuk · Post by **talltuktuk** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:09 pm

I bought a small pack of ghost money - the fake $100 bills that locals throw into the fire to send to their ancestors - at the store. Every fake bill is marked “COPY” on the front in English and Khmer. I think it’s a cool novelty thing to have and I have zero intention to use it fraudulently, not that I even could if I wanted to. I can’t find a straight answer on the internet and was just considering taking it into the US and asking customs if it was allowable. If not and they need to confiscate it, no worries, it only cost me $2. I’d just rather be up front about it than get into any trouble. Has anyone dealt with this entering the US?

Doc67 · Post by **Doc67** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:24 pm

Isn't counterfeit currency the purview of the Secret Service?

Please set up a live feed video of your experience at the airport and give us some notice. We'll get the popcorn in.

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:26 pm

Go for the Bank of Hell bills, I'm sure the other ones will be illegal.

WildA · Post by **WildA** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:29 pm

Rule #193.4 (a)...Never do or say anything to bring yourself to the attention of Customs or DHS.

Yerg · Post by **Yerg** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:33 pm

Doc67 wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 8:24 pm Isn't counterfeit currency the purview of the Secret Service?

Please set up a live feed video of your experience at the airport and give us some notice. We'll get the popcorn in.

Give it a few weeks and it will be on Border Patrol, with effective mood music and a narrator!!

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Mon May 18, 2020 8:35 pm

If its less than $10,000 you dont have to declare it. So since when do they ever want to see cash otherwise? Just carry in your wallet and alternate every other bill with real bills. Youll be waved thru and welcomed back to the US.

BklynBoy · Post by **BklynBoy** » Mon May 18, 2020 10:45 pm

talltuktuk wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 8:09 pm I bought a small pack of ghost money - the fake $100 bills that locals throw into the fire to send to their ancestors - at the store. Every fake bill is marked “COPY” on the front in English and Khmer. I think it’s a cool novelty thing to have and I have zero intention to use it fraudulently, not that I even could if I wanted to. I can’t find a straight answer on the internet and was just considering taking it into the US and asking customs if it was allowable. If not and they need to confiscate it, no worries, it only cost me $2. I’d just rather be up front about it than get into any trouble. Has anyone dealt with this entering the US?

i brought some back a few summers ago...My friend didnt want to take it because it looks so much like the real thing... was afraid he was gonna use it by accident

I remember i found it walking out my apt in pp.. i thought i struck gold.. couldn't believe my luck... didnt realize til later --- thats how i learned about ghost money

Fourkinnel · Post by **Fourkinnel** » Tue May 19, 2020 5:14 pm

Give a sample as bribe money if they pull you in on entering Immigration . It'll be a great laugh to tell your grand kids!

Bitte_Kein_Lexus · Post by **Bitte_Kein_Lexus** » Wed May 20, 2020 12:26 pm

Don't do it, they take that shit very seriously.

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