{"id":214203,"date":"2026-01-23T09:58:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=214203"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:58:11","slug":"huntsville-opp-warn-of-counterfeit-money-circulating-in-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/huntsville-opp-warn-of-counterfeit-money-circulating-in-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Huntsville OPP warn of counterfeit money circulating in the community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Huntsville OPP are alerting Huntsville residents that there are people in the community passing counterfeit Canadian currency.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the past few months numerous businesses and financial institutions have reported receiving counterfeit $50.00 and $20.00 bills. These businesses are now showing losses as a result of this criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspects count on people not paying close attention to the currency, and the\u00a0Huntsville\u00a0OPP is asking businesses and the general public to be aware of the quality of the money they accept or handle. Of note, the $20.00 bills feel waxy and have a “crinkle” sound to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips about how to spot counterfeit bills<\/strong>;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polymer:<\/strong> Genuine bills are smooth, slick polymer, not paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised Ink<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> Feel the portrait, large number, and “Bank of Canada” text – they should feel raised to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparent Word: <\/strong> Feel the word “Canada” in the window; it should be slightly raised<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look (Transparent Window & Details)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n