Framingham Police Investigating Counterfeit Bills Passed

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FRAMINGHAM – Counterfeit bills were passed at a check-cashing outlet in Framingham, earlier this month.

The incident was reported at Made in Brazil Express at 167 Concord Street in Framingham on December 21 at 11:32 a.m.

Framingham Police spokesperson said $160 in “counterfeit bills were passed.”

Lt. Rachel Mickens said it is ‘Unknown exactly when they were passed.”

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No other information was released as it is under investigation.

Framingham Police have no suspect information at this time.

The United States Secret Service recommends if you receive a counterfeit:

• Do not return it to the passer.
• Delay the passer if possible.
• Observe the passer’s description.
• Contact your local police department or United States Secret Service field office. These numbers can be found on the inside front page of your local telephone directory.

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• Write your initials and the date in the white border areas of the suspect note.
• Limit the handling of the note. Carefully place it in a protective covering, such as an envelope.
• Surrender the note or coin only to a properly identified police officer or a U.S. Secret Service special agent.