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N.B. RCMP warning public of counterfeit Canadian $50 bills

RCMP are warning the public about counterfeit $50 bills in New Brunswick. RCMP / File

New Brunswick RCMP are warning business owners and the public about the circulation of counterfeit Canadian $50 bills.

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Since March 5, police say they have received eight reports relating to counterfeit Canadian bills. The $50 bills were passed to restaurants and convenience stores in Moncton and Dieppe.

Police are advising local merchants and the public to carefully examine $50 Canadian bills with the serial number LGQ03229158, as some of the counterfeit bills may still be in circulation.

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RCMP say it is an offence to recirculate a counterfeit bill. If you come into contact with what you believe is counterfeit currency, you are asked to report it to police.

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Anyone with information about these counterfeit bills is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400 or Crime Stoppers.

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