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# Illegal Note Passing
The Bank Notes Website Shows Bank Robbery Observations

By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-11-04 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bank-notes-website
References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/bank-notes-365) & [banknotes365](http://www.banknotes365.com/)

If you have ever wondered just what exactly some robbers chose to write in their notes while attempting to rob a bank, then the [Bank Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transaction-search) website is filled with all sorts of gems to satiate your curiosity.

The Bank Notes website serves double duty by entertaining you by letting you know if the heist was successful or not, but also posting pictures of the robbers that were successful -- which could be a great help to police if someone sees these photos and turns them in.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Online Crime Documentation:** Creating a platform that documents and shares information about criminal activities online presents an opportunity for engaging content and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
- **Visual Crime Reporting:** Developing a visual-centric platform that showcases the photos and descriptions of successful bank robbers can aid in identifying and capturing criminals.
- **Crime Curiosity Platforms:** Building websites or apps that cater to people's curiosity about criminal activities, such as notes used in bank robberies, can attract a niche audience and generate revenue through advertisements or subscriptions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Content Creation:** The rise of online crime documentation platforms creates opportunities for content creators to gather, curate, and share crime-related information.
- **Law Enforcement Technology:** Law enforcement agencies can leverage visual crime reporting platforms to enhance their investigations and apprehend criminals more effectively.
- **Digital Entertainment:** The development of crime curiosity platforms offers a unique form of online entertainment that caters to individuals interested in the mysteries of criminal activities.

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