Beware of counterfeit $20 & $100 bills: Quesnel RCMP

Quesnel RCMP is alerting the public about a recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports of several counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses.

The majority of the counterfeit currency collected by police are in denominations of $20 and $100 bills.

Police say several discrepancies between genuine and counterfeit bills were noted including the transparent strip being easily peeled off and the braille on the bill was absent.

Additionally, Police said the counterfeit bills seized have the same serial number that reads “GKD8904638”.

If you come in contact with a suspected one your asked to report it to the Quesnel RCMP or share the information anonymously at Crime Stoppers.

 

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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