Fake Notes

chrisandclochard · Post by **chrisandclochard** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:10 pm

I run the Donkey Sanctuary Charity shop in Carvoeiro, last week a eastern european couple came in and asked to change a 50 euro note ,which was an obvious fake, so all those in business beware.

snaj1 · Post by **snaj1** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:41 pm

We were given a fake 50 when we changed our money in the UK.
I only found out when a restaurant refused to take it. Apparently the East Algarve is awash with them. We will only be asking for 20 euro notes or smaller in future.

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:15 pm

So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?

ron5000 · Post by **ron5000** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:31 pm

laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?

No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them

laserblazer · Post by **laserblazer** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:06 am

ron5000 wrote:
laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them

That's a deal Ron. Now who will sell me dodgy 50s at €2 each?

keela · Post by **keela** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:59 pm

There is a very simple test for fake notes. On the front of the notes, just about in the middle, there is a vertical strip. If you run your thumb nail across this you should feel the grooves. If you don't feel them, don't accept the note whether it's from a bank or a shop. It is an offence to try and pass a forged note and could land you with a prison sentence if caught. If shop keeper takes in a note and does not realise that it is forged, then they are liable for the prison sentence if caught. Unfair I know but there you go.

billybee · Post by **billybee** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:21 pm

ron5000 wrote:
laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them

Ok will bring some with me next week see you there thursday

ron5000 · Post by **ron5000** » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:45 pm

See you next week Billy boy at rusties lap dancing emporium

James Faro · Post by **James Faro** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:19 am

chrisandclochard wrote:I run the Donkey Sanctuary Charity shop in Carvoeiro, last week a eastern european couple came in and asked to change a 50 euro note ,which was an obvious fake, so all those in business beware.

And in a charity shop too? Lowest of the low! They are absolute vermin.

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