Police are warning businesses to be vigilant following reports of forged £20 notes being passed in the Barrow area.
Businesses have been targeted indiscriminately from shops and barbers across Barrow with one used in the area of Marsh Street.
A 20-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of
- Fraud by false representation
- Possession of a class A drug
- Production of counterfeit notes
- Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug
And released under investigation.
The pubic and businesses are advised to read the following guidance on how to check English bank notes: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes
Anyone with any information on counterfeit money in the county is asked to call police on 101, email 101@cumbria.police.uk or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in process.
