Warning over use of fake bank notes

The public have been warned to be vigilant over the use of fake bank notes in several areas across Scotland. Counterfeit Bank of Ireland £50 notes have been used in Dumfries and Galloway, the Borders, Stirling and Tayside.

Detective Inspector Iain Mcphail said: “Suspects are using both an old-style £50 note, which is green in colour, and the newer note, which is purple. If anyone is presented with a green old-style £50 note they should be declined and the customer informed to take them to their local bank.”