The Carter County Sheriff’s Office Is Warning Businesses About An Ongoing Counterfeit Money Scheme. Several Businesses In The Roan Mountain And Hampton Areas Have Been Targeted, With Cases Also Reported In Nearby North Carolina. Authorities Say Suspects Typically Make Small Purchases Under $5 And Pay With Fake $50 Or $100 Bills. Businesses Are Urged To Carefully Check Large Bills And Report Suspicious Activity To The Sheriff’s Office.
