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Fake Bill Passed at Local Business

Martinsburg Borough Police Chief Kerry Hoover is warning the public to be on the lookout for fake money after a counterfeit $1 bill was passed at a local business.

Hoover said the bill has "Replica" printed on it but at a quick glance looks real.

"The bills are prop money used in movies," Hoover said. "They look real but have a different feel to it and unless you are looking closely, they can easily be mistaken for real money."

Hoover said there is no evidence the bill was passed deliberately and there were no other reports of other fake bills being passed but cautioned people to be alert for...

 

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