Police appeal after counterfeit £50 notes discovered in Fife

Police are warning businesses in Fife to be vigilant against counterfeit money after the discovery of forged notes

Officers are investigating after fake £50 Bank of England notes were presented at premises in West Fife.

They are carrying out various lines of inquiry to trace the people responsible and are appealing for the public to help.

Sergeant Gordon Hood said: “We advise local businesses to ensure staff check all notes when taking payment.

“It is worthwhile for commercial premises to invest in detector lights or pens if not already done so. These relatively inexpensive products can quickly determine whether or not a note is genuine.

“Also, it is a common approach taken by criminals, to pay for a small value items with a high denomination note and as such I urge businesses to be aware of this.”

Anyone who comes across a suspect note is advised in the first instance to report this to police on 101 or anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.