Hawaii Island police are warning the public about a spike in counterfeit cases in the Hilo and Puna districts.
Hawaii Island police are warning the public about a spike in counterfeit cases in the Hilo and Puna districts.
In May, police investigated 23 counterfeit cases in those districts compared with seven in April and two between January and March. Stores and restaurants have received counterfeit bills in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations, according to the Hawaii County Police Department.
Anyone who receives a counterfeit bill is urged to file a report with police.
Anyone with information about who is producing or passing these bills should call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All information is kept confidential.