Warning over influx of fake £10 and £20 notes - here's what to look out for
People are being warned about counterfeit ten and twenty pound notes circulating across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.
The fake notes have already been used to buy goods in shops, pay for taxis, and to pay for goods being purchased via online market places.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “The notes we have seized vary in quality, but all of them have tell tale signs of being fake if checked. It’s important you check any notes before the person leaves or goods are handed over.”
What to look out for
The police spokesperson went on to highlight what specific signs to look out for.
1 Hologram image change - Tilt the note from side to side. Check the words change between the value of the note and pounds.
2 See through window - check the foil is gold on the front of £5 and £10 notes, gold and blue on the front of £20 notes, and silver on the back of all notes.
3) The Monarchs’ portrait is in the see through window on all notes.
4 Genuine notes are printed on a thin and flexible plastic and the words ‘Bank of England’ are slightly raised.
Further information to check for counterfeit notes can be found on the Bank of England’s website.