Coos Bay police want help nabbing people who have been using counterfeit $100 bills.

As of Monday, at least five counterfeit $100 bills  had surfaced at local Coos Bay and North Bend banks.

Coos Bay Police Detective Scott Rogers recommends business owners take every precaution when faced with a potential fake bill.

“If a business owner suspects the passed bill is a fake, they should immediately call police, and try to safely stall the customer if possible until police arrive,” he said in a press release. 

He also suggested business owners take care when processing $20 bills, which are another denomination frequently counterfeited.

“By taking a few extra seconds per transaction to verify a bill’s authenticity, a business owner can save themselves money and time spent reporting fraudulent transactions,” he said.

Those interested can contact Rogers at 269-1181, ext. 254, for more information related to financial crimes.