KENORA - Police have received several calls regarding fake money from several businesses and banks in the City of Kenora.
Police would like to advise people to be cautious of the money they take for the sale of goods or services. Whether you work for a business or are selling something privately take the time to look at the currency given to you.
Police have received American $20, $50, $100, and Canadian $100 bills which are counterfeit.
According to the bank of Canada, spotting fake currency is a matter of proper examination of the note with your hands as well as your eyes.
- Touch the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait as well as the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada” on the front of the bill. You should find that they are raised to the touch.
- Tilt the top of the bill toward you. You will see sharp colour changes in the metallic building in the large transparent window.
- Look at the metallic portrait in the large window. It matches the large portrait on the front of the bill.
- Look at the numbers in and around the large window. They match the value of the note and some of them appear in reverse.
- Look at the frosted maple leaf window to make sure that it has a transparent outline.
If there is any concern, contact the Kenora OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
