Belconnen, ACT, Aug. 18 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release:
ACT Policing is alerting Canberra businesses and members of the public following instances of counterfeit currency being passed to local businesses and private sellers.
Since December last year (2024) police have recorded more than 80 counterfeit cash incidents, with the most recent occurring last week (Thursday, 14 August 2025).
Offenders have targeted a variety of businesses using larger banknote denominations of either $50 or $100. The offenders often use the fake notes to purchase low value items - receiving the balance in legitimate notes.
Police have also received reports of the counterfeit currency being used to purchase items on Facebook marketplace.
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