The Casper Police Department is investigating the use of counterfeit U.S. currency in local online marketplace transactions and urges the community to stay alert.

In recent weeks, CPD has been investigating the usage of counterfeit bills to purchase high-value items through online marketplaces.

The scammer meets in-person with the seller, provides the counterfeit bills, obtains the item, and leaves before the bills are detected. The scammer then quickly resells the high value item in a separate transaction.

Residents are advised to exercise caution when meeting with unknown individuals for online sales and to verify all cash payments carefully or use alternate methods of payment.

Knowingly using counterfeit U.S. currency is a felony. Anyone who has been victimized by this scam, especia

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