Counterfeit $5 bills passed in Detroit Lakes last week

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Counterfeit $5 dollar bills have been reported as being circulated in Detroit Lakes over the past week.

In a social media post on Thursday, the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce warned lakes area businesses the fake currency has “movie prop use only” and “motion picture use” written on the front and back of the counterfeit money.

If a cashier encounters any fake currency, police say they should refuse to accept it, demand real payment and contact law enforcement. Adding, if any business has video surveillance footage of individuals passing the fake cash, they should turn it over to law enforcement so they can make a positive ID of the individual.

The investigation into the counterfeit bills remains ongoing.