Prop money used in at least two online marketplace purchases

Prop money used to purchase cellphones from an online marketplace. (Source: Guelph Police)

Guelph Police have issued a warning to anyone who sells items online.

They say, in the last week, two people received fake money in exchange for cellphones.

Both had posted them for sale on an unnamed online marketplace.

Police said they were contacted by an interested buyer, arranged a meeting and made the exchange.

It was only after the meeting that the seller realized the $100 bills were actually prop money.

Police said they resembled real cash, except for the “PROP MONEY” written on its silver security strip.

One of the buyers was described as a white man in his late 30s, around 6’0”, with a heavy build and a small beard. He also had full-sleeve tattoos on both arms and a large tattoo on the right side of his neck.

The other buyer was described as black, with short black hair. They were also believed to be driving a white, newer model Toyota RAV4.