Police are warning of fake money doing the rounds across Robinvale.
They’ve been alerted to counterfeit 50-dollar notes being found in the area.
Here’s some tips for what to look for:
Genuine notes are made of plastic and will bounce back if scrunched in your hand.
Check the clear window, it should be part of the banknote, not an addition.
You shouldn’t be able to scratch the white image on the window of $20, $50 or $100 notes.
When you hold the banknote to the light, you should see the Australian Coat of Arms.
Look for the ‘star’; diamond-shaped patterns are printed inside a circle on both sides of the banknote. When you hold it up to the light, the patterns should line up perfectly to form a seven-pointed star.
The printing should be sharp. Check for irregularities such as less clearly defined patterns, and thicker or thinner lines, or colour differences.
If you hold the note under a magnifying glass, you should see tiny, clearly defined words.
When checking a banknote inspect a range of features from the list above, don’t rely on just one or two.
If you come across any counterfeit notes let your local police station know.
Confidential Reports can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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