Businesses report counterfeit bills

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Businesses in Lakeport recently have reported receiving a variety of counterfeit bills, according to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

Mendo Mill & Lumber alerted the Lake County Chamber that they received a fake $100 bill.

Using a counterfeit money detector pen didn't work on the bill because the ink did not stick, so it appears that there must be a coating on the bills.

Also, when the bill is held up to the light, the “hidden face” appears but it is not correct.

Dr. Browning’s office in Lakeport also alerted the chamber to the circulation of fake $20 bills.

Businesses are urged to check all $20 bills with a counterfeit money detector pen.