Key West police warn of fake $20 bills circulating in area
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- The Key West Police Department is warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $20 bills that have been spotted in circulation.
- In a social media alert, police said some of the fake bills are actually movie props.
- Though they’re marked “for motion picture purposes,” the bills can still pass as real if people aren’t paying close attention.
- One obvious sign to check for: a smirking Andrew Jackson.
- Officers said the unusual expression is a clear giveaway that the bill isn’t genuine.
The Key West Police Department is warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $20 bills that have been spotted in circulation.
In a social media alert, police said some of the fake bills are actually movie props. Though they’re marked “for motion picture purposes,” the bills can still pass as real if people aren’t paying close attention.
One obvious sign to check for: a smirking Andrew Jackson. Officers said the unusual expression is a clear giveaway that the bill isn’t genuine.
Police are urging anyone who encounters suspicious currency to contact local authorities and avoid attempting to use the bills.
Officials said trying to pass them off as real could lead to an arrest.
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