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Fake £5 notes

By Gill Gray (Town Clerk/RFO) Westgate-on-Sea Town Council

Monday, 1 August 2022

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Please be aware that there are some fake £5 notes doing the rounds. Please ensure you are not duped by visiting the attached link which will help you identify a genuine note.

£5 note | Bank of England.

Please remember it is illegal to knowingly pass on any fake currency. It is a criminal offence to knowingly use, or be in possession of fake notes. The maximum sentence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 is 10 years' imprisonment.

If you are a business or retail please visit the attached link for advice and help Advice for retailers and businesses | Bank of England

If you suspect that you have a counterfeit banknote, please take it to your nearest police station. The police should fill out an NCO-1 form and provide you with a receipt and incident number. The suspect notes will be sent to the National Crime Agency and if counterfeit to the Bank of England for further examination.

Be safe, Be sure!

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Nabila Yakub (Town Clerk)

01843 836182

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The email address for the Town Clerk is townclerk@westgateonsea.gov.uk