Frankfort Police Warn on Simcoe County Counterfeit Money Reports
Frankfort police warned residents about simcoe county counterfeit money after reports of people trying to pass counterfeit $50 and $100 bills at local businesses. The Frankfort Police Department posted the warning on its Facebook page and urged business owners, employees, and residents to stay alert when handling cash.
Frankfort Police Department
“We encourage all business owners, employees, and residents to remain alert when handling cash transactions,” the department wrote. Police said people should look for watermarks, color-shifting ink, and the feel or texture of the bill when checking currency.
If someone suspects a bill is fake, police said not to return it to the individual if possible, to avoid handling it excessively, to note any suspect information, and to contact police. That guidance is aimed at keeping the note in place for review while also limiting unnecessary contact with a bill that may be counterfeit.
Local Businesses
The reports centered on local businesses, where cash transactions can move quickly and counterfeit notes can be passed before a bill is closely checked. The warning covers both $50 and $100 bills, the two denominations police said were reported.
For employees handling registers, the practical step is simple: slow down long enough to check the bill’s watermark, ink color shift, and texture before accepting it. For residents paying in cash, the same checks apply when a bill changes hands outside a store, restaurant, or other business.
Cash Transaction Checks
The department’s guidance gives people a clear response if they spot a suspicious note: do not hand it back if possible, avoid extra handling, note anything useful about the person who passed it, and call police. That leaves the bill available for review and gives officers a better chance to follow up on the report.
Anyone handling cash now has the same short checklist: inspect the note, keep it if it looks wrong, and report it. The warning is already in circulation, and the best response is to treat $50 and $100 bills with extra attention before they change hands.
