COUNTERFEIT Scottish cash has been seized at a Herefordshire shop after the business was scammed into exchanging it.

West Mercia Police constable Daryl Kift said a shop in Ross-on-Wye was asked to exchange £900 in Scottish pounds for £900 in English cash, but the Scottish money turned out to be fake.

Police have issued a warning to local businesses, saying: "£900 of counterfeit Scottish notes were exchanged by a shop in Ross-on-Wye for £900 of real notes.

"Please be mindful as to why someone would exchange Scottish notes when they can do it at a bank or Post Office."

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Action Fraud says counterfeit notes should be reported to police, and should be retained and provided to the police as evidence. CCTV footage of the suspect, if available, should be given to officers to investigate.

Head of Action Fraud Pauline Smith has previously commented on counterfeit notes: "Criminals are using sophisticated networks and methods to make counterfeit notes. If you have been passed or recover counterfeit currency, this should be reported to your local police force. 

"Police are responsible for investigating the matter and they will liaise with the National Counterfeit Currency Unit at the National Crime Agency."