Counterfeit notes
Suspects use larger value notes to ‘purchase’ items for a small amount and then pocket actual money in change.
Police advise that counterfeit banknotes hold no value and people will not be reimbursed by the bank for them.
If people receive a banknote and suspect it is fake, they can refuse the note.
For more information, visit the Australian Federal Police website at www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/crime-types/counterfeit-currency or Victoria Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or Australian Federal Police on (02) 5126 0000.
Business and commercial safety
Information is available at www.police.vic.gov.au/business-and-commercial for business owners in relation to petrol thefts; business security e-kits; personal safety in the work place; crime prevention through environmental design; and preventing armed robbery.
Alternatively people can contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
Seen anything suspicious?
Seen something? Know something? Anyone with any information can contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
