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Police are continuing to receive reports of counterfeit American and Canadian currency in our region.
Police have received a number of reports of counterfeit Canadian $100 bills and American $100 and $50 bills being used at local businesses.
Investigators in the Financial Crime Unit are sharing the following tips with businesses and citizens:
- It is always good idea to check the security features in bank notes before accepting them. To learn more about security features on both Canadian and American bank notes visit:
- Don’t accept a bill you believe is counterfeit.
- Contact police at 902-490-5020 if you think you've received a counterfeit bill or if someone attempts to use a bill that appears to be counterfeit.