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Police has recently received reports of unknown person using counterfeit money as
mode of payment. To date more than 30 cases were reported and as we approach the period
of festive sales, we would like to reiterate the importance for being vigilant.
Modus Operandi
Please take note that the culprit will normally use a fake currency note of S$50/- note
(commonly bearing the serial number: 2EY322725) at pubs, restaurants, petrol kiosks,
convenient stores and 4D outlets for purchases.
The scam can also take in other forms ie culprit may also seek assistance in changing
loose notes using counterfeit money, on the pretext of urgent need,.
Public and sole proprietors should remain alert and pay extra attention when
customers pay for purchases using higher denominations of cash, e.g. S$50/-. Below are a
few measures which can assist public to identify counterfeit notes and prevent you from
falling victim to a similar ruse.
If you have any information pertaining to the above cases, please do not hesitate to
contact Police hotline at 1800 – 255 0000 or dial ‘999’ if urgent police assistance is
required.
Yours sincerely,