Heads up, Kennesaw — our local authorities have issued a warning about counterfeit $100 bills being passed around in the area. These fakes are often prop money designed for movies or training use and can look surprisingly real at a glance.
💵 How to Spot a Fake $100 Bill:
- 🔍 Look for small print like “For Motion Picture Use Only” or strange foreign text
- 🧾 The back might say “IN PROP WE TRUST” instead of the official U.S. motto
- ❌ No security thread, color-shifting ink, or watermark? It’s likely fake
- 👐 Texture matters — prop bills often feel noticeably different
- 💡 Hold it up to light — real bills include visible security features
⚠️ Stay Vigilant:
Counterfeit bills are showing up most often during:
- Private sales (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, etc.)
- Small business transactions
- Deals involving unfamiliar individuals
📝 What to Do If You Get One:
- ❌ Don’t accept it — politely decline the transaction
- 📞 Report it to local law enforcement immediately
- 👁️ Remember any identifying details — who handed it to you, what they looked like, vehicle info, etc.
📢 Please share this warning with neighbors, family, and local business owners. The more we spread the word, the harder it becomes for scammers to succeed.
