ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities in St. Mary’s County are investigating reports of counterfeit money being used at multiple Girl Scout cookie booths, the sheriff’s office said Sunday.
Deputies, including Deputy Hill, responded to separate incidents involving fraudulent bills passed during cookie sales, officials said. The exact locations and number of booths affected were not immediately disclosed.
Law enforcement is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The sheriff’s office provided tips for identifying counterfeit bills, including checking for raised printing, color-shifting ink, and security watermarks.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008.
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Each troop gets less than $1. per box sold. Any investigation into that?
I hope that person chokes on them cookies