On 23 Jul 2000, at 14:40, Anonymous wrote:
> >How are you transferring $100 anonymously?
> 4. Drop into a blue box marked "US Mail" - those can be seen on streets.
>
> US post may be scanning for that metal thread in the note, but
> it is unlikely that one would trigger anything. If paranoid,
> wrap the note in Al foil.
If you are referring to approx. 1/16 inch thread that runs vertically down
the bill (it's about 1/2 inch in from the left on the new twenties and has
"TWENTY USA" typed on it") then those can be removed quite easily. I've
done it a number of times for experimentation's sake. What you have to do
is make a small "V" near the bottom or top of the thread using an Exacto
knife or razor blade. Then use your finger nails (tweezers may work but
I've yet to try) and get a hold of the thread and pull. It will take a bit
of force and you may have to try another bill if one doesn't come out too
easily.
And I believe they're plastic, not metal.
