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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Local businesses need to beware funny money

Local businesses need to beware funny money
Prop money intended for use only on movie and TV sets sometimes gets into circulation, and a business that unknowingly accepts it will take the loss. The Cuero Police Department recently shared a warning about the danger after prop money showed up being illegally used in Port Lavaca.

Local law enforcement agencies, including the Cuero Police Department, are urging businesses to inspect currency before accepting it for purchases.

The Port Lavaca Police Department issued an alert about phony bills clearly marked, “For Motion Picture Purposes” being used on March 16.

“These bills are not legal currency, yet they are being passed during transactions,” the alert said.

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