Hereford police launch investigation into fake Scottish £50 note

West Mercia Police said the fraudulent £50 Royal Bank of Scotland notes have been used in the Credenhill area.

It said the offender has made small purchases, less than £10, paid with the forged note and received legitimate change back.

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Sharing a picture of the forged Bank of Scotland £50 note, police said it "isn't very good quality".

A forged £50 Bank of Scotland note (Image: West Mercia Police)

"As you can see in the photos, there are blemishes within the ink where the note is scratched," officers said.

"The hologram is a sticker and is not straight."

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Officers said they are now working to identify the source of the fraudulent cash and are urging traders and shoppers to be vigilant and keep hold of any fraudulent notes, if possible, and contact the police.

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Traders should use devices such as ultraviolet light scanners to check the authenticity of £50 Bank of Scotland notes and to closely check the security features on them, the police said.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police via their website, quoting incident number 00609_I_10112022.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.