Counterfeit Money Used To Rip Off Woman In Solon

SOLON, OH — A woman was swindled during a transaction in Solon, police said. Someone used counterfeit bills to buy a piece of jewelry from her, and she only discovered the fraud later on.

The theft happened Monday, police said. The woman — who is actually an Aurora resident that works in Solon — was selling a ring on the website Let It Go. A buyer had expressed interest and two set a price and agreed on a meet-up.

When the two met, the buyer (a man) handed over three $50 bills and one $20 bill. The transaction was done, the woman thought.

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However, when the woman went to her bank to deposit the money, it was discovered the bills she had been given were marked, "Motion Picture Use Only." They weren't legal tender.

Police said the detective bureau is investigating the case. A possible suspect has been identified, though police did not share his identity.

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