News release
Counterfeit bills in Quesnel
September 4, 2025
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Quesnel, British Columbia
From: Quesnel RCMP
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The Quesnel RCMP are alerting the public about a recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports of several counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The majority of the counterfeit currency recently collected by police are in denominations of $20 and $100 dollar bills. Several discrepancies between genuine and counterfeit bills were noted, including the transparent strip being easily peeled off and the braille on the bill was absent. Additionally, the counterfeit bills seized have the same serial number which reads "GKD8904638". As a retailer, you have the right to refuse suspected counterfeit currency. More information on counterfeit currency can be found here: Counterfeit prevention - Bank of Canada. If you come in contact with a suspected counterfeit bill, please report it to the Quesnel RCMP or share the information anonymously at Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit bccrimestoppers.com
Contacts
Media Relations Officer
Quesnel RCMP
robert.belanger@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-992-9211