Bogus bucks--that look real--spreading fast around the Upstate.
After NewsChannel first told you about the growing problem of counterfeit money in the area last week, police tell us, more victims of the scheme have come forward.
And we have new, exclusive video of the prime suspect Blacksburg Police are looking for in their case. (WATCH ATTACHED VIDEO STORY)
Blacksburg SC was first to say they were dealing with phony 100 dollar bills showing up at businesses.
In the Blacksburg cases-police are looking for an african american man, who is seen on the video placing a big bill on the counter, but when questioned by the clerk, he runs off.
Officers tells us these bills are so good in quality they are passing the counterfeit tests.
The bills appear to be bleached 5 dollar bills with 100 dollar denominations printed onto it.
Police say until their man is caught-business owner beware.
The secret service is expected this week in Cherokee County to investigate this growing counterfeit scheme.
The police chief in Blacksburg doesn't think the suspect lives there.
Officers say they are making headway in their effort to identify him.
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