Athens police warn of counterfeit money

ATHENS — Several businesses in Athens have been paid with counterfeit money in the past few days. Now the police department has a warning so other business owners don’t fall victim. According to our news partner KETK, the city has seen four incidents in just the last week. And now with the holidays quickly approaching, police are issuing a warning. Two of the four incidents involved the use of what investigators are calling “play” money. Chief John Densmore has some tips on how to protect your wallet and your business. He says, “The first thing you can do is by touch. The cash should feel a little rough to your fingers. Tilt the money to look for the water markers and the lines within the paper. Also, look at the bottom right corner and it should turn copper.” Police are recommending that no matter where you get your cash from, always double check before inserting it in your wallet.