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Warning of Counterfeit Money

Last updated on Monday, October 8, 2018

(UNDATED) - Counterfeit money has turned up over the last couple of days.

A $100 dollar bill was found in the West Washington High School Parking lot this past Friday night, during a home football game. The was later determined to be counterfeit.

The Washington County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.

Two $20 dollar bills were recently passed in Salem, at a gas station. The bills were later determined to be counterfeit and were turned into the Salem Police Department.

Local business owners are encouraged to take extra precautions to prevent being a victim. Counterfeit Detection Pens are
effective on most currency and can be purchased online or from most office supply stores.

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These are actual pictures of the $100 dollar bill.

Anyone with information about the counterfeit currency is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Department at 812-883-5999 or the Salem Police Department at 812-883-5100.

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