In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam

In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam

Los Angeles Timesbusiness

Key Points:

  • Two individuals, Tatiyanna Foster and Auriona Lewis from Long Beach, were arrested for allegedly using $100 counterfeit bills in multiple In-N-Out Burger locations across Southern California.
  • Lewis faces felony charges of counterfeiting and grand theft, while Foster is expected to appear in court soon; police linked Lewis to counterfeit bills, gift cards, and transaction receipts connected to similar fraud.
  • The scam involved using fake $100 bills to pay for small orders, such as fries and a Flying Dutchman burger, across several counties including Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.
  • In-N-Out Burger praised law enforcement for their role in catching the suspects and emphasized their commitment to protecting their business and communities.
  • Lewis’s public