Fake $20 notes in circulation: Police warn how to spot them
Police have intercepted the circulation of counterfeit Australian money after an elderly person unknowingly tried to use a fake $20 note to pay for some hay.
The individual came into possession of the note after “training” money used to teach Chinese bank tellers made its way to the NSW Northern Rivers.
Police issued a photo of one of the counterfeit notes, showing some distinct markings across the top right hand corner, markedly different material and white where there would normally be a transparent window.
Officers alerted the public on Thursday after the $20 notes in question were labelled with Chinese characters which they believed translated to say “training money”.
“Police attached to Richmond Police District are investigating an incident where a $20 training note was used to pay for an item from a Facebook advisement,” a Facebook post from the police department read.
“An elderly person paid for some hay and was unaware they had the training note among other $20 notes in their possession.”
Police said the incident may have been a “once off”, however reminded the public to be vigilant when giving and receiving bank notes.
Anyone who thinks they may have acquired a fake note should report it to the police.
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