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Two instances of counterfeit bills used over the weekend caused Myrtle Beach police to issue a release advising retail stores to be on alert for any funny money.

The Sun News has more details including how and where the bills were used. Read it here. 

More local counterfeit stories:

• There was another incident of counterfeit bills at Family Dollar reported just last month. The Sun News also has a write-up on that here.
• SCNow reported about a man using illegal tender earlier this month at Lowes Foods. Read it here.
• WPDE had a write-up in March 2009 about counterfeit bills appearing at hotels and retail stores.