Full Notification

The Janesville Police Department has received complaints regarding counterfeit $20s and $100s showing up recently at local businesses. Businesses should be vigilant when receiving cash to protect themselves. $20 and $100 bills have several security features. The quickest way to determine the authenticity of a bill is to check for the security thread. More information can be located at https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations-information. Anyone who knowingly passes counterfeit currency may be arrested and charged with Uttering, which is a Class H Felony punishable by up to 6 years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine.

Anyone having information about this crime or any other crime is encouraged to contact:
-Janesville Police Department at 755-3100
-Call Janesville Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 756-3636 24 hours a day
-Download the FREE “P3 tips” app at the Apple store or Google play store to give crime tips ANONYMOUSLY