Fake euro notes used as FILM props get into circulation across Spain sparking police alert
- The money says ‘This is not legal tender, it’s used for motion props’ in English
- But many Spanish vendors have fallen victim to the scam despite the warning
- Most of the money in circulation is in five and ten euro denominations
Police in Spain have issued an alert over fake euro notes used as film props which are appearing all over the country.
The money, in denominations of five and ten euros, looks authentic but bears the words in English ‘This is not legal tender, it’s used for motion props’.
Businesses and shops have already fallen victim to the scam, even though the warning on the note is clearly legible.
The money, in denominations of five and ten euros, looks authentic but bears the words in English ‘This is not legal tender, it’s used for motion props’
Police are warning people, including tourists, to be on alert and are investigating how they got into circulation.
They say the notes were made for use in films and commercials and are of poor quality when inspected closely.
Most of the fake money is in five and ten euro notes but some are of more value, including 20 euros and 50 euros.
But these are not being used as much because businesses tend to give them greater scrutiny and there is more chance of the culprits being caught.
Most of the fake money is in five and ten euro notes but some are of more value, including 20 euros and 50 euros
Police have issued an alert to the public and tourists not to use the notes with the message ‘don’t fall for it’
They are advising anyone finding one of these notes to take them to the nearest police station and have circulated their alert via Twitter.
One person already duped said some of the false notes were given to them sandwiched between a wad of genuine euros.
Police are warning that is an offence to knowingly pass off any of these ‘film’ notes as real.