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Man accused of using ‘funny money’ to buy gift cards

By Melissa Moon,

3 days ago

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for a man who used counterfeit bills to purchase $1,500 worth of gift cards from a Dollar General in northeast Memphis.

Investigators said the suspect, who was caught on camera at the Dollar General in the 5900 block of Summer Avenue, used thirty fake $50 bills to purchase three $500 Visa debit cards from the business.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1sQOFz_0vh3Gtn600 — Forgery suspect. Courtesy: MPD

The suspect was wearing multicolored sneakers. He was seen leaving in a black Sedan with an unknown tag.

If you recognize him, call CrimeStoppers at (901)528-CASH.

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SOLO Rodriguez

2d ago

He will do it again too look at his face.

Allgas no brakes

2d ago

Well they lost their jobs for 1500. Probably got half for doing it. Crazy. They mark 100s. But 50s. They must really look. Good to pass off. 6of them

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