A FAKE $100 note was handed to an employee at a Lavington fast food restaurant on Monday night.
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The counterfeit note was cashed about 8pm and was not identified as an imitation until the till was being counted later in the night.
Albury Inspector David Cottee said there had been a recent spike in people using counterfeit notes to pay for goods in Corowa and Albury
“These counterfeit notes are fairly obvious but people should check the texture of the paper and make sure the ink doesn’t run when you run a wet finger over it,” he said.
“If it doesn’t feel like a normal note you should ask for payment some other way or decline the sale.”
Insp Cottee said people should be extra cautious when receiving a $100 note for an item of low value.
“If there is a significant amount of change to be given from the purchase that should immediately attract attention,” he said.
Police are continuing investigations into counterfeit notes on the Border and people with information should contact Albury police on (02) 6023 9299.
