Two Suspects Face Charges in Alleged Counterfeit Money Scheme in New York!
Counterfeit scams tend to rise around holidays, with criminals exploiting busy shopping times and stores being understaffed.
Authorities are once again urging businesses to be extra careful and thoroughly check money to avoid falling victim to counterfeit currency.
In New York State, two people were recently arrested after an investigation into fake money circulating at a local store.
According to police, one of the suspects worked inside the store where the crime took place, and both are now accused of working together to use counterfeit bills to steal goods.
New York State Police shared in a press release that the investigation began on October 10, when officers received a report that counterfeit money was used at a business in Clifton Park.
After looking into the case, they found that on October 9, a 35-year-old man from Troy used a fake $100 bill to pay for an item.
The second suspect, a 28-year-old woman from Clifton Park, was working as a cashier at the time. Officials say the two knew each other and planned the scam together.
The woman allegedly accepted the fake money without following the proper procedures. During the transaction, she also accepted two counterfeit $20 bills and gave change, making the total theft over $140.
The female suspect turned herself in to police on December 4. She was processed and given an appearance ticket. She is no longer working at the business, according to officials.
The male suspect was arrested a few days later on December 9 in Brunswick, NY. When officers took him into custody, they found he was carrying an illegal bladed weapon, which was seized. He was processed, charged, and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail.
This case serves as a reminder to both businesses and customers to stay alert, especially during busy times when scams are more common.
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