Counterfeit $100 bills being passed in Pocatello

Police say counterfeit $100 bills are being passed at local businesses in Pocatello.

The bills are sold on-line as novelty items, and they include Chinese characters written in pink -- a feature not found on real $100 bills.

Police say businesses should train their employees to examine money carefully. 

If someone tries to use a bill that appears to be phony, authorities urge the businesses to call police.

(by Associated Press)