More 30 cases counterfeit money reported (Police notice attached)

Police has recently received reports of an unknown person using counterfeit money as mode of payment. To date more than 30 cases were reported!!!

"The culprit uses a fake S$50 notes, commonly bearing a serial number 2EY322725 at pubs, restaurants, petrol kiosks, convenient stores and 4D outlets for purchases.

"This scam can also be in other forms. For example that the culprit may also seek assistance in changing loose notes using this fake money, reasoning the urgent need of change.

"To prevent this crime, public and sole proprietors should remain alert and pay extra attention when customer pay using high denominations of cash such as $50.

"Other measures which can assist public to identify these fake notes and prevent everybody from being a victim to this will be:


"What to look out for?
1. Counterfeit notes using serial number 2EY322725
2. Poor quality paper that has a waxy surface, and without the following prints:
a. No raised printing;
b. No shimmering effect on the kinegrams (the moving picture you can make with paper and plastic);
c. No Security Thread; and
3. Although the counterfeit note simulated the outline of the watermark, it does not have three-dimensional portrait of the late President Yusof Bin Ishak when examined under light.

"What retailers and shop owners can do to prevent falling victim?
1. While such cases are not new, cashiers should be constantly reminded to be vigilant to prevent from falling victim;
2. During peak hours, cashier should decline requests for change of larger notes politely by citing the long queue as a reason;
3. If possible, additional staff should be deployed, especially during peak operating hours;
4. CCTVs should be strategically positioned to cover the cashier counter and allow the image of customers to be captured;

"What you can do when you receive such notes?
1. When presented with the counterfeit note, do not return the suspected note to the suspect;
2. Delay and keep the suspect at sight and if possible contact the police immediately;
3. Take note of the description of the culprit, eg gender, age, height, built, attire, scars/tattoos, accent of language or any distinct features;
4. Note the suspect(s)’ mode of escape and take down the vehicle registration number if he/they had escaped in a vehicle;
5. Minimize the handling of the note and carefully place it in a envelope/polymer bag and hand it to the Police when they arrive."

The Police seek the public's assistance to share this information to others and protect each other from crimes like this.

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