A Piatt County law enforcement leader is issuing a warning to business owners after an encounter with counterfeit bills. 

Monticello Police Chief Rob Bross is alerting business owners and cashiers to be observant of bills, especially large ones, after a fake $100 bill was almost accepted at a local pool. 

Chief Bross explains that bank pens and other anti-counterfeiting tools are crucial to preventing these crimes before they happen. He adds that uscurrency.gov can be a good resource if you are unsure of a bill. 

If you accidentally accept fake money in your business, Chief Bross indicates that it cannot be recovered. He says if you have any suspicion of a customer attempting to fool you, call the police immediately. 

The Chief is urging young people not to give in to peer pressure, especially if it leads to a crime being committed. 

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