Counterfeit Money Circulating in Hempstead County

Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department Alert

BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT BILLS (Prop/ Movie Money) BEING PASSED

Recently the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office confiscated a large number of Prop/ Movie bills resembling United State Currency. These bills resemble One Hundred, Fifty, and Twenty Dollar U.S. Currency.

I would like to advise the Citizens and Business of Hempstead County to be aware that this fake currency is circulating. Please check your currency when you receive it and make sure it is real currency. Please call the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office if you receive any of these bills.

Sheriff James A. Singleton