Often it is people part of a gang using large amounts of fake money around the country, in this case it is a police officer who was caught in possession of a fake $100 bill.

This past Monday, authorities in Ashland City arrested a man for using counterfeit dollars at local businesses.

Five teens in New Jersey were arrested for making and using counterfeit money according to reports. Police said that the fake money was first seen at a local Dunkin Donuts in New Milford, New Jersey.

When it comes to personal security and identity theft, Robert Siciliano is the authority for education and prevention. He is published in a multitude of international magazines and multiple TV appearances.

Last month at random baggage examination U.S. Customers and Border Protection Officers found fake money in a man's diary box and other items he was carrying with him at JFK airport.

This report was posted on iTestCash a few years ago and it still holds its relevance today showing how even innocent people just trying to sell some lemonade can come across fake money.  This story was originally reported by King 5 News in Seattle Washington.

The Chadron police are telling people to be on the lookout for counterfeit money around the town of Chadron in Nebraska. They report there are fake $20 dollar bills circulating around the area.

How often do you shop for bargains, and settle for a knock-off of the original product? Sometimes, this product can suitably replace the one you originally wanted, but oftentimes the product is a counterfeit version and can have dire consequences.

Two men and a woman were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona over an investigation of the use of counterfeit money.