It has been brought to the attention of the Berryville Police Department that there have been several instances of counterfeit currency being passed to area merchants. In the past thirty days there have been several bills in the $20.00 denomination, a $10.00 denomination, and a $100.00 denomination utilized in the area. This information is being supplied for your awareness and as a reminder to utilize fraud protection measures when conducting cash transactions. Your financial institution is a great resource concerning best practices for detection of counterfeit currency.