Macedon Ranges Police is alerting residents to an increased circulation of counterfeit money. Police were alerted to the issue through reports from business owners, with the majority of reports relating to fake $50 notes.
Counterfeit notes can be identified as different in feel, especially around the transparent section of the bill.
Police recommend that all instances of counterfeit currency be reported immediately.
“You are well within your rights to refuse to accept a banknote if you have any concerns about it and under no circumstances should you take actions that may jeopardise your safety or that of others.”
