A Flying Dutchman and a separate french fries order were among the evidence shared by Glendale police investigating an alleged counterfeiting scheme that targeted about a dozen In-N-Out Burger restaurants in Southern California.
Auriona Lewis, 24, and Tatiyanna Foster, 26, both of Long Beach, face felony charges of forgery and theft.
Police announced Friday that the investigation began on Oct. 21, 2025, following an incident at the Glendale In-N-Out. Detectives later linked the case to a broader pattern of targeting In-N-Out locations in Los Angeles and Orange County.
“Investigators learned that the suspects successfully targeted approximately a dozen restaurants with counterfeit currency, causing financial losses and operational disruption to these restaurants,” police said.
Counterfeit $100 bills and a receipt as evidence of a scheme targeting In-N-Out stores in Southern California. January 2026. (Glendale Police Department)
The department released photos of the counterfeit $100 bill and two receipts from Sept. 29, 2025. One was a receipt for the Flying Dutchman, a popular secret menu item consisting of two beef patties and two slices of cheese, without bread, for a total of $5.93. The payment is made in $100 bills, and the customer may pocket the change.
Another receipt was for a $2.53 order of French fries, also paid for with a $100 bill. Police also released photos from an In-N-Out security camera showing the suspect handing a bill to an employee.
Glendale police financial crimes detectives, K-9 officers and U.S. Marshals arrested Lewis on Oct. 30 in Palmdale, who said he was in possession of counterfeit bills matching those used in the Glendale case, as well as numerous gift cards and receipts “believed to be associated with similar fraudulent activity.”
Photos taken by surveillance cameras show a suspect passing counterfeit money at an In-N-Out restaurant in Southern California in 2025. (Glendale Police Department)
Foster was arrested in December when he showed up at the Glendale Police Department.
“This case highlights the importance of taking financial crime seriously, regardless of the amount,” police said. “Counterfeiting schemes directly impact local businesses and employees and prompt investigative action can help stop ongoing criminal activity and prevent further victimization.”
The department encourages businesses to promptly report incidents of suspected counterfeit currency.
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