CANTON, Ga. - A group accused of using fake $50 bills to buy and return merchandise across Georgia and Florida is now in custody after a quick-moving investigation by Canton police.

What we know:

Officers said four people, including one juvenile, were arrested Tuesday evening after a report of counterfeit money being used at the Target on Cumming Highway. All of them are from Florida, and some have active warrants there.

Investigators said the group had been visiting stores, buying expensive merchandise with counterfeit bills, and then heading to other stores to return the same items for real cash.

"With the counterfeit money, they’re still getting a receipt and with that receipt they go to a different location, return the item and get real money," said Canton Police Sgt. Mary Reynol

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