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Counterfeit money found in Blind River

Fake Canadian $100 bills were used at a Blind River gas station
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Nov. 7, 2017, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to report of counterfeit currency that had been passed between 6 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2017 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 2017 at a local gas station in in the Town of Blind River.

The currency involved is of the $100 Canadian denomination. One bill has been used to defraud this business in the Blind River area. It is unknown at this time what the suspect(s) specifically purchased.

Local retailers and the general public are reminded to be alert and to carefully inspect all currency to verify that it is authentic. For further instruction regarding counterfeit prevention, the "bank note" section of www.bankofcanada.ca offers valuable information.

Feel, look and flip

  • Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note. It's made from a single piece of polymer with some transparent areas.
  • Feel the raised ink on the large number, the shoulders of the large portrait, and the "Bank of Canada" text.
  • Look for transparency through the large window and the outline of the frosted maple leaf window.
  • Look at the details in the metallic portrait and building in the large window.
  • Flip the note to see the metallic portrait and building repeated in the same colours and detail on the other side of the large window

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