Red Deer RCMP warn about counterfeit currency

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The RCMP in Red Deer is warning the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 and $100 bills that have been found circulating around the community.

Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.There's a new warning about counterfeit money showing up at garage sales around Calgary. This comes after a woman was shocked to find something unexpected when she was tallying up the proceeds from her sale.

The warning comes after multiple instances of $50 and $100 counterfeit bills being used or trying to be used in and around Red Deer. The RCMP says anyone who handles currency should be on the lookout and know how to spot suspicious or fake bills.Advise the person to check the note with the local police;Be courteous. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim who does not realize that the note is suspicious.

The Red Deer RCMP is asking anyone who spots currency they suspect is counterfeit to contact them at 403-406-2200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 .Calgary police seek information on suspects believed to have deposited counterfeit cheques

 

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