GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police in Gloucester Township are warning residents and businesses to be on alert for counterfeit bills designed to resemble real U.S. currency but marked for "Motion Picture Use."

Authorities say the fake bills, often purchased online as props for music videos or films, have recently been used in attempts to make real purchases.

"All types of bills we've seen them on, ones through 100s," said Gloucester Township Police Lt. Paul Fisher.

The bills closely mimic authentic currency, using similar fonts and imagery.

"It uses a very similar font and very similar pictures to where it looks almost identical to which it would look like real money," Fisher said.

Police refer to the counterfeit bills as "Hollywood" or "Motion Picture" money. They say the b

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