Police warn Facebook sellers to check for counterfeit notes | The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
PEOPLE in Wiltshire have been urged to be vigilant when buying or selling items over social media following a spate of incidents involving counterfeit currency. Over the past week officers from across Wiltshire and Swindon have been made aware of various incidents where people have sold mobile phones using Facebook Marketplace and been paid with fake notes. Police have received reports from victims living in Melksham, Chippenham and Swindon and believe they are all linked. These particular crimes occurred on April 30 and involve the use of counterfeit Bank of England plastic-type poly...
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