Melbourne man pays for massage using dodgy $100 note stamped with Chinese characters
A Melbourne man has paid for a massage using a fake $100 note emblazoned with bright red and white Chinese symbols.
Police say the man entered the massage store at Springvale in the city's south-east about 6.30pm on September 15 and booked an appointment with the fake note.
He was handed $60 change and never returned.
Victoria Police on Friday released CCTV footage of the alleged scammer and images of the distinctively fake note, which looked similar to fake $50 notes recently circulating in Tasmania.
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"The man is perceived to be Caucasian, aged about 25-27 years old with a medium build," a police statement read.
"He was wearing long cream-coloured pants and a black and white striped shirt."
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
