Police Warn Again About Counterfeit Currency
After a taxi driver was paid in counterfeit currency, the police have issued another warning asking people to be vigilant.
A police spokesperson said: “At 8am on Sunday a complainant attended the Hamilton Police Station and reported that whilst he was driving his taxi this morning, 3 passengers paid him with what he now knows is counterfeit currency. The serial numbers are the same ones that have been showing up in recent days. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Counterfeit Bermuda $50, photo courtesy of the Bermuda Police:
“The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit is aware of counterfeit currency presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda $100, $50, and $20 notes. The serial numbers are D/1 019625, D/2 509282, D/2 595819. Business owners, vendors and individuals alike are advised to be vigilant regarding these denominations.
“This is a public holiday where there will be a high volume of local currency in circulation; we ask that you take note of the individual or individuals passing these notes. The public is encourage checking for the incorporated security features of genuine currency such as paper quality and embedded watermarks.
“Anyone with any information about incidents were counterfeit currency is being circulated is encouraged to contact the financial Crime Unit on 2950011, the public is also reminded that it is a criminal offence to pass on to another, possess , make or reproduce any counterfeit currency, this is punishable by up to five years in prison.”
