Police Warn About Counterfeit Cash

Submitted by the Moose Jaw Police Service

This holiday season, the Moose Jaw Police Service is urging local businesses and residents to diligently check all banknotes.

On December 3, 2025, the Moose Jaw Police Service received a report that two counterfeit $100 bills were discovered at a local business. Police were able to determine the bills were counterfeit, as there were noticeable defects (see attached photo). Police continue to investigate the incident.

Photo credit - Moose Jaw Police Service

Other police jurisdictions have also reported counterfeit $100 bills being circulated.

As a reminder, the possession, use, and creation of counterfeit money is illegal in Canada.

The Moose Jaw Police Service reminds the public that anyone who discovers they are in possession of counterfeit currency should report it to their local police agency.

The Bank of Canada has important information for all businesses when dealing with suspicious money:

If you suspect that you’re being offered a counterfeit note, assess the situation to ensure that you are not at risk.

Then, do the following:

Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit.

Ask for another note (and check it too).

Advise the person to check the note with the local police.

Inform your local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money.

Be courteous. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim who does not realize that the note is suspicious.

If you suspect that you’ve received a counterfeit note, give it to the local police. If it’s real, you’ll get it back.

Either way, the police should be informed of possible counterfeiting activity in your community. Timely reporting helps police and prosecutors bring counterfeiters to justice.

The website of the Bank of Canada has very detailed information on the current and previous bank note series at http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/bank-note-series/ and counterfeit prevention.

Anyone with further information please contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at (306) 694-7600.