Fake Movie Money Showing Up in the Area

LONGVIEW (AP) – Some East Texas law officers have warned businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit money meant for use in movies. The Longview News-Journal reported Tuesday that police are investigating several cases of fake movie cash passed in Lufkin, Diboll and Jasper. Ken Hartley, who’s a security and loss prevention officer at Texas Bank and Trust, says it’s amazing how the bills look like U.S. currency, until you get to the side where it says “For Motion Picture Use Only.” Experts say fake movie money, which can be bought online, also lacks certain cash markings. Gregg County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Josh Tubb says the agency is investigating two cases, in recent months, in which movie money was passed off as real. Tubb declined to provide details.