Fake £50 pound note warning in the county

All businesses and shops in Lincolnshire are being warned to be on the alert after numerous reports of fake £50 notes being offered over the counter in exchange for goods.

Gill Finn, Neighbourhood Watch and Community Safety Officer for Lincolnshire Police, warned today (Tuesday): “So far four separate locations across the county have reported instances to Lincolnshire Police over the last few days.

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“Please ensure all your staff are aware if being handed notes over the counter for payment.”

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