Australians warned about increasing number of counterfeit notes circulating throughout the country

Australians are being warned to keep an eye out for counterfeit money circulating around the country, after a number of fake banknotes were handed in to police.

Counterfeit $50 notes were handed in to police by a local Business in Darwin last week.

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The notes had a paper texture and the security window showed visible defects, having been glued on.

As a result police are urging the community to be vigilant of counterfeit money being distributed.

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