Maryland State Police investigating attempted fraud at Grantsville Dollar General
On 10/08/2025 a suspect identified as a black male, wearing a long sleeve black zip up jacket with a white shirt underneath and black and green shorts attempted to pass, (5) counterfeit $100.00 bills to the cashier at Dollar General for the money to be added to a Cash App account. The cashier properly screened the money in the electronic money machine which flagged the money as counterfeit. The suspect then fled the scene leaving the counterfeit money behind. The Maryland State Police is attempting to identify this suspect and is asking the public for assistance.
The Maryland State Police is also reminding businesses and citizens to be vigilant of counterfeit money and scams to prevent losses.
Any information please contact the Duty Officer at the Maryland State Police, McHenry Barracks at 301-387-1101.
Charges are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
