(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Listowel is currently investigating two incidents were local businesses have been the victims of receiving counterfeit $100 American Bills. The incidents took place within the past week and involve the purchase of merchandise.
The Perth County OPP is continuing to investigate these incidents, however they wish to remind merchants and the public at large that the use of counterfeit money, although not common still takes place.
As some of us are not overly familiar with the look and feel of American bills, extra caution is advised when accepting them.
The Bank of Canada website states the following:
If you have been offered a counterfeit note during a transaction, access the situation to ensure you are not at risk. Then:
Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit
Ask for another note (and check it too)
Advise the person to check the note with local police
Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money
If you suspect a note is counterfeit after a transaction:
Give it to the local police – if it’s real, you’ll get it back
All suspected counterfeit U.S. bank notes must be turned over to local police. Find out about the security features in U.S. notes and access training by visiting the Bank of Canada website. See the link to U.S. Bank Notes (and how to verify them). http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention
The police should be informed of possible counterfeiting activity in your community. Timely reporting helps police and prosecutors bring counterfeiters to justice.
Anyone with information regarding the use of counterfeit $100 U.S. Bills is urged to contact Provincial Constable Randy RAWLINGS of the Perth County OPP. She can be reached at (519) 393-6123 or at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.