Chilliwack RCMP warn merchants to watch their cash after receiving a rash of reports about counterfeit money.
“In each instance the customer receives change in Canadian currency after paying for a small transaction with a counterfeit United States (U.S.) $20 bill,” said Const. Dave Wheatley of the Chilliwack RCMP in a release.
Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for the fake money and have released an image captured from security camera footage of a man they believe is responsible for some of the counterfeit cash.
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“Although the transactions have been made along the Yale Road – Vedder Road corridor, police remind all merchants to remain wary when receiving payment in U.S. $20 denominations,” said Cpl. Mike Rail, spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.
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Police say to prevent fraud speak up. If money is suspected to be counterfeit say something and refuse to take it, and inform the police about a possible attempt to pass counterfeit money.
RCMP are asking anyone with information to call the Chilliwack RCMP detachment at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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