(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Police Department wants people to be aware of the possibility of counterfeit $20 bills that are circulating the Midwest.
Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte says his department was recently made aware of the problem. Vande Vegte says there hasn’t been any report of the phony money showing up in Le Mars, but he wants people to be on the alert.
Vande Vegte says the feel and texture of the conterfeit bills will be different than what you are used too.
The Le Mars Police Chief says there are also some other more obvious signs showing the money is fake.
If you suspect having received a fake currency bill, you are asked to either take it to the police, or to your bank. Both entities have procedures they follow of notifying federal authorities.
