diff --git a/public/js/lib/coursewares/commonFrameWork.js b/public/js/lib/coursewares/commonFrameWork.js
index 0ef7987724..78ac7f0bfa 100644
--- a/public/js/lib/coursewares/commonFrameWork.js
+++ b/public/js/lib/coursewares/commonFrameWork.js
@@ -246,6 +246,9 @@ if(typeof prodOrDev !== 'undefined') {
             if(!editor.getValue().match(/\$\s*?\(\s*?\$\s*?\)/gi)){
                 safeHTMLRun(false);
             }
+            else{
+                workerError("Unsafe $($)");
+            }
         }
 
         setTimeout(updatePreview, 300);
@@ -523,6 +526,9 @@ function bonfireExecute() {
         if(!editor.getValue().match(/\$\s*?\(\s*?\$\s*?\)/gi) && challengeType === "0") {
             safeHTMLRun(true);
         }
+        else{
+            workerError("Unsafe $($)");
+        }
     }
 }