Fake Movie Money Passed at McDonald's in Fairfax: Police

FAIRFAX, VA — A familiar scam involving counterfeit $100 bills was successfully pulled off Wednesday afternoon at a McDonald's at 3951 Pickett Road, according to Fairfax Police.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m., an employee reported that three males paid for their food with a $100 bill that later was deemed to be fake. What gave it away?

On the bill were the words, "For motion picture use only."

It's a crime that certainly isn't unusual. Sarasota (Fla.) Police have investigated at least five similar cases over the past year.

Same thing in Ohio and many other states.

Police say the fake bills can be spotted due to three main discrepancies from the real deal:

• Benjamin Franklin has a raised eyebrow
• Instead of United States of America, the bills say For Motion Picture Use Only
• The top of the bills say One Hundred instead of One Hundred Dollars

Police say the fake cash can actually be purchased online at a low cost.

Image via Sarasota (Fla.) Police