In a statement, An
Garda Síochána and the Office of the Revenue
Commissioners wished to highlight that there has
been a significant increase in the detection of
fraudulent Euro notes. These notes are often marked
as "movie money” or "prop money” and bear a strong
resemblance to genuine Euro notes, however they do
not contain the security features. Revenue Officers
have seized notes in varying denominations
representing a value of €430,895 in recent mail
centre detections.
They advise businesses and members of the public who
deal in cash to be aware that such notes are in
circulation and take appropriate precautionary
measures. Business owners should ensure staff
members handling cash are alerted to watch out for
these fraudulent notes.
These fake notes should not be accepted as legal
tender and any incidents of persons trying to pay
with "prop money” should be reported to Gardaí
immediately.
Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda
National Economic Crime Bureau has advised that:
"People need to be aware that such notes exist and
at busy times, especially late at night, they need
to exercise a little care and attention. These notes
are easily identifiable if precautionary checks are
made. Also people who try to tender such notes as
real face prosecution, a possible prison sentence
and a conviction, which is for life”. |
