There's a new scam in Lawton, Fort Sill. This time around its counterfeit money, so be on the lookout for fake $20 bills. Several local and area businesses have reported receiving these counterfeit bills recently.

LPD (Lawton Police Department) is warning business owners and people, in general, to be very careful when dealing with cash transactions. Make sure what you're holding is actual currency and not counterfeit cash.

Lawton Police Department is warning citizens & businesses of counterfeit $20.00 bills

The bills that have been passed in Lawton appear to be real money. There have been several reports of these fake $20 bills in Lawton, Fort Sill. Local and areas businesses have been ripped off by these con artists or counterfeiters losing products, labor with services, and of course time. Make sure you're double-checking all cash to make sure you're not getting scammed. If you suspect anything contact Lawton Police Department.

Don't get scammed make sure when doing cash transactions that the money is real

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The best way to ensure that you aren't being handed a fake $20 is to check it for the bar strip. The tiny line or strip that shows the amount that runs through the bill. Just checking it with a currency pen isn't enough.

Look for all the usual watermarks and security indicators. Click here for more details and a listing of common ways to ensure you aren't getting counterfeit bills. Keep a close eye out and protect yourself. Hopefully, this crook or crooks will be caught soon, or give up now that the word is out, and move on.

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