Saskatoon police warning businesses about counterfeit $50 bills

Saskatoon police have issued a public advisory after they received reports of counterfeit $50 bills.

Since Thursday, the fake currency has been used at three different businesses.

Police have these tips to help spot the counterfeit bills:

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• the metallic images on the transparent strip is that of a $5 bill;
• the transparent strip is slightly raised off the counterfeit $50 bill; and
• there is no transparent outline of the frosted maple leaf.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.