Advice issued by police following rise involving counterfeit £50 notes
Police are reminding businesses to check all bank notes following a number of incidents in the county recently involving counterfeit £50 notes in shops and businesses.
Officers are keen to raise awareness among staff and would ask that cash is checked as thoroughly as possible.
Information about counterfeit notes and how to spot them can be found on the Bank of England webpage via this link – https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes.
If you are handed a counterfeit note or have any information about those involved in the circulation of counterfeit money, please contact Suffolk Police via Suffolk Constabulary website – complete an online report; Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or phone 101.
Police advice on a variety of subjects can be accessed via https://www.suffolk.police.uk/advice
To report something, or to otherwise contact Police, use the link http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us
To report something anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org