Hy-Vee station gets phony travelers checks

BROOKINGS – Several counterfeit travelers checks were passed recently in Brookings, and city police are reminding merchants to be on guard for the funny money.

Police Lt. Derrick Powers said a worker at the Hy-Vee Gas Station accepted four of the phony checks earlier this month.

The incident was reported Wednesday when the bank returned the checks.

A customer offered travelers checks totaling $200 for various items he was purchasing at the convenience store, Powers said.



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