Crime & Safety
Fake $100 Bill Turns Up In Middleburg
The town police have released photos of the counterfeit Benjamin.
MIDDLEBURG, VA — The Middleburg Police Department is warning people in the area to be on the lookout for fake $100 bills. On its Facebook page this week, the department posted photos of a fake bill that was used in town recently.
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Counterfeit bills are also produced in lower denominations, and the department cautions residents to check all bills before accepting them.
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Currency can be checked with a pen or other method. The department also is directing residents to visit a U.S. Federal Reserve Board website to learn more about checking $100 bills for authenticity.
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