Security

Customers receive fake money from Kentucky ATM

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September 17, 2024

Customers of Independence Bank said they received fake $100 bills from an ATM in Providence, Kentucky. The bills were marked with "in props we trust" and "for motion picture purposes," according to a report by The Daily Hodl.

Tiffany Vaugh, said she didn't notice the money was fake until she tried to spend it.

"Over the Labor Day weekend, Independence Bank was made aware of a limited number of customers receiving counterfeit bills from our Providence ATM. Our team took action immediately by closing the ATM and contacting our vendor that manages and maintains our machines," Independence Bank said in a report. "We began directly contacting the 14 people inconvenienced over the holiday weekend and have started the process of ensuring they receive proper bills."

The U.S. Secret Service found $21.8 million in counterfeit currency in 2023, according to the report.