The Lexington Police Department is warning consumers of fraudulent money circulating in the city.
According to a post on their Facebook page, the bills look real, however they are actually props used in movies, with “for motion picture use only” on the front and back.
http://liarcatchers.com/fraud_investigation.html
It is not illegal to possess prop money, but it is against the law to use it as legal tender.
Police say the bills are being used in Craigslist transactions and other social media sales.
Please be sure to check the money you accept for goods or services. If this fake money is presented for payment, any information that can be obtained about the person passing the bills can be e-mailed to fraud@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov or submitted as an anonymous tip at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
