(image from West Grey Police Facebook)
West Grey Police are out with a warning about counterfeit money circulating in the area.
They say counterfeit $100 bills have still been making the rounds locally, and are urging businesses and anyone handling cash to inspect bills carefully.
Back in February, West Grey Police made an arrest related to the alleged use of counterfeit currency at a business in Durham.
Police are offering some tips to help you spot a counterfeit bill. They are:
-Feel the texture: Genuine bills are printed on polymer and feel smooth, not paper-like.
-Check the transparent window: Real bills have a clear window with detailed metallic features.
-Look for raised ink: Run your fingers over the large numbers and portrait.
-Tilt the bill: The holographic elements should shift and change.
-Examine fine details: Blurry text or poor-quality images are common signs of counterfeit currency.
If you do suspect you’ve identified a counterfeit bill, business owners are encouraged to keep the note and report it to police.