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Counterfeit $50 bill passed in Atlantic

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April 8th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce has issued an alert to area businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 bills. The Chamber reports counterfeit money was submitted to a Chamber Business over the weekend as payment. The counterfeit $50 was not properly identified with a marking pen.

Officials advise businesses to be sure to check all features including:

Portrait (Should be visible when held up to any light); Paper; Serial Number; Seals; Borders Starch (Marking pen test); Paper Texture and Watermark.

If counterfeit money is submitted at your business, contact the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512. Also, if you have any information regarding counterfeit money you’re asked to contact the Police Department.