Mounties are warning local merchants to pay close attention during cash transactions after a number of counterfeit U.S. $20 were used at businesses in Chilliwack.
CounterfeitBillPhotoRCMP say the warning follows “a rash of calls” received by police from merchants who reported cash payments made with counterfeit currency.
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“In each instance the customer receives change in Canadian currency after paying for a small transaction with a counterfeit United States $20,” said Const. Dave Wheatley of the Chilliwack RCMP.
As officers continue their investigation of the allegations police are releasing the image of a man they believe is responsible for a portion of the transactions.
“Although the transactions have been made along the Yale Road–Vedder Road corridor, police remind all merchants to remain wary when receiving payment in US $20 denominations,” said Cpl. Mike Rail spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment of the RCMP.
Some tips to prevent fraud:
• Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit;
• Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money;
• Read more about bank note security features at the Bank of Canada.
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