St. Thomas Police are warning residents and local businesses to be extra cautious when handling cash, following a rise in counterfeit currency reports within the city.
Police say they have been notified three times this week by local businesses that bills accepted during cash transactions were later discovered to be counterfeit. Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
The St. Thomas Police Service is reminding business owners, staff, and residents to carefully check bills before accepting them.
Officers say counterfeit money can appear legitimate at first glance but often lacks key security features found on genuine Canadian currency, including raised ink, sharp printing, and embedded security elements.
Police stress that anyone who believes they have received counterfeit money should not attempt to spend it. Instead, the bill should be kept and reported to police so it can be examined and the circumstances documented.
Written by: Kennedy Freeman
