8.28 Passing Counterfeit Obligations (18 U.S.C. Sec. 472) is a federal crime that prohibits the passing or uttering of counterfeit obligations of the United States. This offense applies to any person who attempts to use a counterfeit obligation, such as a federal note, bond, certificate, bill, or other obligation of the United States, with the intent to defraud or deceive another person or organization. There are two types of 8.28 Passing Counterfeit Obligations (18 U.S.C. Sec. 472): passing a counterfeit obligation with the intent to defraud, and uttering a counterfeit obligation with the intent to deceive. The first type of offense involves passing a counterfeit obligation with the intent to deceive or defraud another person or organization. The second type of offense involves uttering a counterfeit obligation with the intent to deceive another person or organization. The penalties for violating 8.28 Passing Counterfeit Obligations (18 U.S.C. Sec. 472) can range from a fine to up to 20 years in prison, depending on the seriousness of the offense.