Fake money is relatively common in China so it’s important that you can distinguish it from real money. You can find the
detailed instruction of how to distinguish the fake money in all Chinese banks.
To avoid loss caused by fake money, the following tips are useful:
Refuse to accept fake bills on the spot when someone give it to you, otherwise there is no chance to get your real money
back. If you receive fake money from an ATM (though rarely happens), call the service number without leaving the security
camera of the ATM’s. The bank won’t replace your fake money if you have left the front of the ATM, because they will assume
that you exchange the money.
Don’t attempt to use fake money because it is legally able to sequestrate the bills and hand over them to a bank by anyone
who notices it is fake money.
Don’t feel shy to check about the money you received as most Chinese will do the same when you hand them money. It is
not offensive if you refuse to take money that is torn or in very bad shape, as this kind of money may be refused by others
and it will be difficult to spend.