: Once the victim is convinced, the scammers demand large sums of money to purchase the "SSD solution" or pay for a "consultation fee" or "laboratory equipment".
: Scammers typically perform a live demonstration where they "clean" one or two genuine bills that were pre-coated with a starch solution, making it appear that their chemical works. SSD SOLUTION FOR CLEANING DEFACED CURRENCY
In this scam, fraudsters claim to possess "defaced" or "dyed" bank notes—often high-denomination bills like Dollars, Euros, or Pounds—that they say were stained with black or green ink to bypass customs or security. They then attempt to sell a "special chemical" (the SSD solution) or an "activation powder" that supposedly cleans the bills and restores them to spendable currency. Key Warning Signs : Once the victim is convinced, the scammers
Financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, including the and Interpol , warn that this is a criminal enterprise. Real defaced or damaged currency should only be handled through official government channels, such as the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Mutilated Currency Division . They then attempt to sell a "special chemical"
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: After the victim pays, the scammers often claim the chemical has expired, was seized by authorities, or requires an additional "booster" chemical, leading to more demands for money. Official Stance