Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in counterfeit bills being distributed in Sweetwater County. Most of the bills are in denominations of tens and twenties. Because it is not customary to check these denominations for counterfeits, most have not been found until the business sends their deposits to the bank. Due to the lapse in time, it has become difficult to narrow down the subject that actually passed the bill to the business.
GRPD is asking that each business now check for counterfeit bills in each denomination. If a bill is marked and is determined to be counterfeit, the clerk, or manager, needs to keep the bill for evidence and notify the police immediately (GRPD – 872-0555). Ideally, the subject attempting to use the counterfeit bill needs to be identified. Therefore, attempts should be made to detain the subject. However, your safety is of utmost importance. If the subject refuses to wait, try to get as much information on him/her as possible, including a license plate from the vehicle that he/she leaves in.
GRPD is asking that each business now check for counterfeit bills in each denomination. If a bill is marked and is determined to be counterfeit, the clerk, or manager, needs to keep the bill for evidence and notify the police immediately (GRPD – 872-0555). Ideally, the subject attempting to use the counterfeit bill needs to be identified. Therefore, attempts should be made to detain the subject. However, your safety is of utmost importance. If the subject refuses to wait, try to get as much information on him/her as possible, including a license plate from the vehicle that he/she leaves in.
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