Restaurant Warns About Fake Cash
A Capital Region restaurant is warning others after being paid with fake cash—but they’re doing it in a way that has people chuckling as well.
The Broken Inn, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in Niskayuna, shared on social media that a customer recently paid their tab using a counterfeit $20 bill.
Instead of making a big deal out of it, the cash-only business took a level-headed approach, reminding customers and fellow business owners to double-check bills—especially during busy times when transactions can happen quickly.
Take a Closer Look
They noted the fake bill looked convincing at first glance, but had clear giveaways upon closer inspection, including markings like “copy,” “motion picture,” and even a fake name on the bill. Adding to the frustration, the restaurant pointed out that someone had already identified it as fake previously—yet it still made its way back into circulation…