Police urge caution following reports of counterfeit banknotes in Bundaberg

Police are calling for vigilance following reports of fake banknotes circulating in Bundaberg. Here are some tips to identify counterfeit and genuine cash.

Police are urging members of the community and businesses to be vigilant when handling cash after recent reports of counterfeit banknotes circulating in the Bundaberg area.

Police are urging members of the community and businesses to be vigilant when handling cash after recent reports of counterfeit banknotes throughout Bundaberg.

Many of the counterfeit notes are $100 bills containing this text: “THIS IS NOT LEGAL TENDER. ITS (sic) USED FOR MOTION PROP. PRANK USE ONLY.”

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Police have issued the following tips to assist with identification of counterfeit notes:

Tips for detecting counterfeit banknotes include holding the note up to the light to see a seven-pointed star and the Australian Coat of Arms. If the star and Australian Coat of Arms are not visible, the note may be counterfeit.

While any banknote can be refused if the public believes it to be counterfeit, police cautioned the public against taking any actions that could put oneself or others at risk.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.