Wisconsin
Police Departments in Western Wisconsin warn fake $100 bills circulating the area
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Police Departments have taken reports of fake $100 bills circulating through the area.
The Eau Claire Police Department said one report involved passing a fake $100 bills at a garage sale. It’s a frequent technique of scammers to purchase a low-cost item to receive legitimate cash as change.
The department warns residents to be careful and examine large bills if they’re having a garage sale.
Police in Chippewa Falls also posted on Facebook it took a report of a fake $100 bill used at a garage sale in Chippewa Falls to buy items.
The subject that used the fake bill in Chippewa Falls has been identified.
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