Public Advisory - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, December 8, 2014     Public Advisory – Counterfeit Currency The Winnipeg Police Service continues to receive reports of counterfeit United States currency being passed in Winnipeg, particularly of the $20.00 and $50.00 denominations. Merchants and consumers are reminded to check their bank notes and that they are under no obligation to accept notes they believe are counterfeit. If a suspected counterfeit note is tendered to you or your staff: Under no circumstance should you take actions that may jeopardize your safety or that of others. Inspect it closely and compare it to a known authentic bill if possible. If safe to do so, retain the bill and ask the customer for another form of payment. As a consumer, decline the note and request another form of change. Try to obtain identification from the suspect, and note a description of the suspect or vehicle plate information. Notify police immediately. For more information on security features of Canadian bank notes, please refer to: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/ For more information on security features of American bank notes, please refer to: http://www.newmoney.gov/ Any information regarding suspected counterfeit notes or persons who may be in possession of them can be directed to the Commercial Crime Unit at 204 986-6231 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 204 786- TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.