Officials with the Shenandoah Police Department, Wednesday, issued a warning to local merchants and citizens, with regard to the recent use of counterfeit money at local businesses.  Authorities advise merchants to “Please attempt to verify the validity of any money taken for merchandise. Please note that the back side of the five dollar bill will show an obvious cut line across the top. Also, if you hold the bill to the light, you can see through it more than you should, the watermark is lighter in color and there is no band running from top to bottom.”

Businesses are urged to contact the Shenandoah Police Department immediately, if someone attempts to pass any money that appears suspicious.