Police say they have been contacted by several businesses in the City and County of Grande Prairie about counterfeit money being used.
Fake $100 bills are the most common ones being used but there have also been phony $20s and $50s.
Mounties have some advice for businesses:
- Know the security features to look for on the currency you are handling.
- Limit accepting certain denominations of money.
- If you think it is counterfeit, politely refuse it. Explain that you suspect it could be counterfeit.
- Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money.
- Be courteous. Remember that the individual in possession of the currency could be an innocent victim who does not realize the note is suspicious.
Anyone with information regarding counterfeit money or any other illegal activity can call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or their local police
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