Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office investigating counterfeit bills in Spring Valley area

(ABC 6 News) – The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the Spring Valley area.

The front side of the fake bill has an outline of Franklin’s face in the light-colored area. This lighter area is much lighter on the fake bill than the real one. The vertical lettering on the left side of the fake bill is from the bank identifying it as counterfeit. The backside of the fake bill is also lighter colored than a real bill.

If you have any information to assist in this investigation please call the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office.