Counterfeit $100 Bills Circulate Across Florida Keys, Authorities Warn

Authorities in the Florida Keys, particularly Monroe County and Key West, have issued warnings about counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. These bills are prop money designed for use in movies and TV productions, marked as fake but appearing realistic at a casual glance. Similar warnings were previously issued for fake $20 bills. Law enforcement agencies urge residents, businesses, and employees to carefully examine cash to avoid unknowingly accepting these counterfeit notes and to report any suspicious activity. The counterfeit bills likely originate from leftover film production materials. Authorities emphasize that attempting to pass the fake bills as real currency could lead to arrest and financial loss.