Police warn Falkirk area businesses following use of 'fake' notes at retailers

Businesses in the Falkirk area have been urged to check all notes tendered following reports of “fake” money being used to buy goods.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 13th May 2021, 12:32 BST
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Sham cash was recently passed to retailers in Falkirk and Grangemouth.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Inquiries are continuing in to reports of 'fake' notes that have been passed to businesses in the Falkirk and Grangemouth areas.

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Police have issued advice following reports of fake money being used at businesses in Falkirk and Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.Police have issued advice following reports of fake money being used at businesses in Falkirk and Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Police have issued advice following reports of fake money being used at businesses in Falkirk and Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.

“Officers are liaising with relevant partners and further advice and guidance will be issued shortly. The guidance to business would be to thoroughly check any notes passed.”

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