Although fake currency scams in Malaysia is comparatively low, an easy way to check if you have fake currency is by using the ‘Feel, Look, Tilt and Check’ principle.
Feel: Fake notes use low quality paper when compared to the slightly rough texture of an original note.
Look: Counterfeit notes will look brighter and different from original notes. Carefully observe special security features of the note like the 3-Dimensional watermark portrait, perfect see-through register, raised print effect etc.
Tilt: Tilt your RM100 banknote and look at the micro-lens security thread. You can see that the image of 'Bunga Raya' in the thread moves on the original RM100 banknote.
Check: Check the banknote using simple equipment like a UV light device – the paper substrate will not glow except for selected security features; or using a magnifying glass – micro-letterings will be clearly visible.