The London Police Service would like to make the public aware of counterfeit U.S. Federal Reserve one hundred-dollar bills being distributed in the City. There have been over twenty cases of small business owners accepting these counterfeit bills since the beginning of the year.
The London Police Fraud Section is currently investigating the incidents in an ongoing investigation, but is requesting assistance and awareness from the public.
Small business owners should be aware that these bills are being circulated and contact the Police if anyone attempts to provide them as payment. These are poor quality bills that should be detected as counterfeit after basic examination.
The following are security features carried by U.S. Currency:
– 3D Security Ribbon
– Colour-Shifting Ink
– Portrait Watermark
– Security Thread
– Raised and Microprinting
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
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