Officials are warning about counterfeit money being spread in Belmont County.
The Barnesville Police Department said recently they found a counterfeit $100 bill and in the past had other counterfeit money turned in.
The department warns that counterfeit may look and feel real, and may even pass a pen test
How to spot counterfeit money according to police:
Color-Shifting Ink
Blurry Borders, Printing or Text
Raised Printing
Security Thread with Microprinting
Ultraviolet Glow
Red and Blue Threads
Serial Number
Police also say some counterfeit money says “COPY” on the bill, others may have pink Chinese lettering or dashes on the corner of the bill.
