Counterfeit $100 bills reported, one falls victim

Published 7:03 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017

BUCKINGHAM — Police in Buckingham are investigating “the passing and attempted passing of counterfeit $100 bills” at several area businesses involving “one transaction with a private citizen.”

According to a press release from the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office, the bills in question are “extremely good reproductions” and upon close inspection are marked with the words “FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY,” according to the release.

“Businesses and citizens should be on the lookout for anyone attempting to pass these bills. Please contact the Buckingham Sheriff’s Office with any information,” police said.

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Police in Buckingham can be reached at (434) 969-1772.