Seaside merchants are being warned to be extra careful after the Seaside Police Department reported counterfeit $100 bills on Wednesday. In one case, two people tried to use ten fake bills at local businesses. Police say the bills may look real but can be identified by their unusual feel and failure to pass electronic checks. Merchants are urged to be cautious when accepting large bills, according to the Seaside Police Department.
Counterfeit $100 bills often have off-center printing, which can help identify them. Businesses should carefully inspect bills, as accepting fake money can lead to financial losses. This issue follows a theft at the Fred Meyer store in Warrenton, Oregon, where a suspect linked to the Seaside counterfeit scheme was also involved in shoplifting, as stated by the Seaside Police Department.
The Seaside Police Department is warning the community to be cautious of counterfeit $100 bills. Merchants, in particular, are urged to use detection devices to avoid losses. The investigation is ongoing, but the police have not yet identified any suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seaside Police Department.
