COUNTERFEIT MONEY IN AREA

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Local and area law enforcement authorities are again warning the public in Lawrence County and the surrounding area of the discovery of counterfeit money. Fake $20 and $100 bills have been found with differing serial numbers, paper texture, color and centering at various southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana locations. People who handle large amounts of money such as retail and fast food businesses and convienence stores are asked to thouroughly inspect all bills upon receipt and contact local or state police if any fake bills are discovered.