OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce are warning the public to take precautions when accepting cash.
According to a release on social media, fake $100 bills are making their rounds and circulating throughout the Oconto area.
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Officials say people in the area should stay alert and take precautions when accepting cash, especially when dealing with larger bills.
One tip the Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce suggests is to always use a counterfeit detection marker when checking $100 bills, as it is a quick way to validate the money and helps protect a resident or their business.