A notice on the Terrace RCMP website yesterday calls attention to multiple reports of people attempting to use fake currency, particularly US currency and in some cases finding success and receiving legitimate Canadian currency in the exchange.
With more traffic generated through the summer season and more travellers from outside the region making their way through the Northwest, the prospect of counterfeit currency exchanges rises and the RCMP are reminding business owners to ensure that their staff are properly trained in spotting the fake bills.
"If it’s been awhile since your business had counterfeit training with its staff, now might be a good time to go over some of the important things to look for before accepting bills, especially for higher amounts.
The Bank of Canada has lots of great resources available online to help people become familiar with the security features of both Canadian and U.S. currencies. Take a minute to check them out, print them off, and even post them in a visible area of your business where both staff and customers can see them." -- Staff Sergeant Michael Robinson, Terrace RCMP
Should an employee come across a suspicious looking bill they should politely refuse the bill, explaining that they suspect it may be counterfeit. As well they should promptly contact police to make them aware of the possible attempt to pass fake money.
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| Reports of fake US and Canadian currency are being made to local RCMP detachments in the Northwest, above a guide to US money identification and what to look for between fake and real currency |
As part of the information campaign, the Terrace RCMP has provided some links to resource material on how to spot fake currency and how to train staff on the topic.
You can review those links and the RCMP Information notice here.
For more items of note related to Northwest Emergency Responders see our archive page here.
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