COVINGTON, Ga. - A woman who tried to use a fake $1 million bill to buy $1,675 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart said it was all just a misunderstanding she thought the bill was real.
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You cant keep up with the U.S. Treasury, said Alice Pike, speaking from jail.
Pike, 35, was arrested last week at the Wal-Mart. The bill was a novelty item that can be bought at gag shops. The United States Treasury does not make $1 million bills.
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Alice Regina Pike, who tried to use the fake bill.
Pike told police she got it from her estranged husband, who is a coin collector.
Pike said she first tried to buy the merchandise with two Wal-Mart gift cards. But the cashier told her the cards only had a total value of $2.32. Thats when Pike says she pulled out the $1 million bill.
All Ive got is this, Pike said she told the cashier.
I wasnt trying to pass off the bill, she said. Thats ridiculous.
A police report says Pike tried to pay for the items with the fake bill and even asked for change.
Prosecutors must decide whether to prosecute Pike on charges of first-degree forgery.