The ADC Technical Subgroup is the U.S. counterpart of the SSG2 Technical Group. Realizing the international scope of the problem of counterfeiting, the aim of the ADC Technical Subgroup is to support, promote and broaden the efforts of the SSG2 in implementing technical approaches to the use of digital methods to counterfeit currency. In fact, the U.S. representative to the SSG2 Technical Group is also a member of the ADC Technical Subgroup. The SSG2 and the ADC Technical Subgroup are working together to promote mutual success and expedite implementation of satisfactory solutions to this problem. It is extremely important that the public becomes more involved in the prevention of counterfeiting.
Public education is the key.
The Federal Reserve Board, Department of the Treasury Departmental Offices, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Secret Service have sponsored a campaign to educate the public about U.S. currency. Most counterfeit notes are easily detected when the person accepting the note is familiar with its counterfeit deterrence features and examines it more closely. On the US Secret Service web site, there is a page entitled Know Your Money , which provides a wealth of information on US currency. There is specific information on how to detect counterfeit money , and information on what to do if you suspect that you have received a counterfeit bill. Another aspect of public education involves reinforcing the fact that counterfeiting on desktop digital equipment is a serious crime.