Ben Daire putting wine into paper bag | | berkshireeagle.com

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Ben Daire, owner of Dare Bottleshop & Provisions in Lenox, packs up an order at the counter. Two women tried to use a counterfeit $100 bill in the shop recently, but Daire's wife, Mary, said something didn't feel right at the time, so she didn't accept the bill.

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Three Berkshire businesses were recently targeted by counterfeit bills, with one plant shop owner losing $100. As citizens and small businesses face increasing risks, local banks share tips to prevent similar incidents in the future.