Report: Man trying to sell phone gets $540 in counterfeit bills

DAYTON — A Lebanon man received more than $500 in counterfeit money after trying to sell his cell phone, according to a Dayton police report.

The victim met with a young man in the 300 block of Mia Avenue in Dayton around 9 p.m. to sell the phone, according to the report.

They met through Letgo, where the victim posted that his cell phone was for sale for $540.

After the other man “purchased” the phone and left, the victim realized the money was fake.

“Replica note” and “Rozetta Prop Money” were on the bills, according to the report.