Fredericton police report increase in counterfeit cash used at local businesses

A counterfeit $100 bill is pictured. (Courtesy of Fredericton police)

Counterfeit cash is showing up more at local businesses in Fredericton, according to a news release from Fredericton police.

Police point to an increase in the use of counterfeit Canadian $100 bills, noting they’ve seen nearly 20 cases reported in the past few weeks alone.

They remind businesses and the public to look out for certain cues indicating counterfeit cash before accepting it:

• some fake bills show the words “prop money” on the silver vertical strip
• in other cases, the strip can peel off, which doesn’t happen on genuine bills
• identical serial numbers on more than one bill are also a sign of counterfeit cash

For those who may have received counterfeit money, police say not to use it and to contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online

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