Police are warning people in southern Tasmania to be wary of counterfeit $100 notes circulating around Hobart, Glenorchy and Bellerive recently.
Inspector Jason Klug said the notes are easily identifiable as fake once inspected.
“While people might not notice at first glance, the notes have words such as ‘this is not legal tender’ written on them, and the usually clear plastic element is black and not transparent,” he said.
“When handling cash, should check notes for any inconsistencies such as this before accepting them as payment.”
“If people detect counterfeit notes, they should contact police and provide any relevant information, including CCTV footage if possible.”
“Please be aware that these notes are circulating and check that the cash you are handling is legitimate.”
“Anyone with information about the use of these notes should contact police or Crime Stoppers Tasmania, and you can stay anonymous.”
Information can be provided to Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au