By Curtis Galbraith

RCMP

Grande Prairie RCMP warn of increasing use of counterfeit money

Jul 26, 2022 | 5:31 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP say they want to send a warning out to the public about the increasing use of counterfeit money.

Police say they have been contacted by several businesses in the City and County of Grande Prairie since May of this year that has reported 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.

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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. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com ( http://www.p3tips.com/ ), or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.