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Saskatoon police warning businesses about counterfeit $50 bills

Kelowna RCMP are warning residents and retailers in the Central Okanagan to be aware of a spike in counterfeit currency being passed around. Contributed

Saskatoon police have issued a public advisory after they received reports of counterfeit $50 bills.

Since Thursday, the fake currency has been used at three different businesses.

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Police have these tips to help spot the counterfeit bills:

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  • the metallic images on the transparent strip is that of a $5 bill;
  • the transparent strip is slightly raised off the counterfeit $50 bill; and
  • there is no transparent outline of the frosted maple leaf.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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