Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $100 and $20 bills, and several had matching serial numbers.
Counterfeit money is making the rounds in Stephenville and a $100 fake bill was also passed at a Corner Brook Restaurant last week. Bay St. George RCMP have received reports from local residents and businesses. Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $100 and $20 bills, and several had matching serial numbers. Additionally, the metallic or reflective portrait element was a sticker that could be peeled away from the counterfeit bills. These counterfeit bills have been used to make purchases through Facebook Marketplace, and at local businesses.
If you feel you are in possession of counterfeit currency, please contact your local police. As a retailer, you have the right to refuse suspected counterfeit currency. More information on counterfeit currency can be found here: Counterfeit prevention - Bank of Canada
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