Use of fake notes detected by Buncrana businesses
Gardaí are warning that counterfeit £50 Bank of Scotland notes are in circulation after two incidents at the weekend
The use of counterfeit notes has been detected by businesses in Buncrana in recent days.
Gardaí have issued a warning that counterfeit £50 Bank of Scotland notes are in circulation after two incidents in Buncrana at the weekend.
In one instance a male entered a takeaway on Saturday, November 16 and ordered food. He paid using the counterfeit note and when he received his change he immediately left the premises without the food.
A male also entered a shop in Buncrana on the same day and presented a counterfeit note as payment. The staff member refused to accept it as they realised that it was not genuine. He left the shop immediately.
Gardaí are urging all business owners across Donegal to be aware that fake notes may be in circulation and to advise their staff to thoroughly check all notes received ahead of the busy Christmas shopping season.
Gardaí say some of these notes can be produced in a very professional manner and the best way to ensure that it is genuine currency is to have staff use a counterfeit note checker pen or similar methods at the points of payment.