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Spotting the signs of fake money as number of reports rise in South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Police have said they are continuing to receive regular reports of people across the region falling victim to counterfeit currency scams. In April, they received 15 reports of people making purchases using fake money. This saw victims scammed out of over £1,800. The counterfeit notes are being used across South Yorkshire, generally at smaller shops, taxis or to pay
for sales made via themselves with online marketplaces. spotting the signs of Fraud Protect Officer counterfeit currency. Nicki Robertson said: “If you ever suspect “We are investigating that you have come these reports and into possession of are making followa suspicious bank up enquiries where note, please call 101 possible, to gather and report it to us. witness statements Receiving reports and look for potential of where and how CCTV opportunities. these fake notes are “But while our being used is really officers carry out important in helping these checks to try us stop this crime.” and take fraudsters Below are some of off the streets of the details that have South Yorkshire, been consistently it is important our seen across the communities stay counterfeit currency vigilant and familiarise used in these scams:
• The see-through window strip peels off to reveal “Prop Money”/ “For props only” written underneath • The print quality and hologram are not as clear as legitimate notes
The Bank of England can teach you how to check if it’s counterfeit or genuine via their website at www. bankofengland. co.uk/banknotes/ counterfeitbanknotes/howto-check-your• There are no holographic elements banknotes. within the clear The site also provides windows • There is no raised or a free online bank note training session, textured lettering lasting about 30 • No numbers are minutes, for those who printed on the would like more inarchway part of the note depth knowledge.
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