If someone attempts to rob you, is it illegal to give them FAKE money?

[Anonymous]

So that it backfires on them?

[NaultD]

Yes. Let's even say buying illegal items your still distributing counterfeit currency as its real.

Smartest thing to say is it's a prop in a movie and you never said anything about it being real.

[Chazmatazz269]

That’s actually a pretty slick idea! I don’t know if counterfeiting is illegal even if you don’t try to distribute the fake bills. If not, you’re onto something!

[purplepoppy]

Might be hard explaining to the police why you were carrying fake money in the first place. What sounds more plausible. Carrying it on the off chance of being robbed or carrying it to spend it?

[Chazmatazz269]

Why would you have to explain anything to the police?

[purplepoppy]

Because it's the first thing they'd ask.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Why would it be illegal, it's only illegal to try making purchases with counterfeit money lol

[Asker]

Because technically, you're trying to defraud the thief.

[ChicoFromThe305]

That thief is taking it, not like you are giving it to them willingly 😂

[Asker]

Yes, but they have laws in place for your intents. I don't know how strict they are with it.

[ChicoFromThe305]

I guess it depends on area too

[shortster]

Making counterfeit bills is illegal. So as long as it says "Not Legal Tender" on it you can give a thief whatever you want to.

[In_Trance]

Check your local laws