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The Ashland Police Department has issued an alert of counterfeit bills in the area. Ashland Police has received several complaints of counterfeit $100 bills being attempted to pass to local businesses. The bills have failed pen detectors and have a “paper” feel compared to an actual note. The fake bills seen by the police has the same serial number: LGQ 03229158. For more information on detecting counterfeit bills, visit secretservice.gov.