02092011 FAKE MONEY ALERT
State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP, said recent media coverage of cases involving counterfeit $10 notes had prompted them to urge local residents to remain vigilant.
Carolyn Male MP said thousands of Australians fell victim to scams each year, with the impact of fraud on the community was often underestimated.
Carolyn Male MP said thousands of Australians fell victim to scams each year, with the impact of fraud on the community was often underestimated.
“Advances in technology have provided more opportunities for offenders to prey on the most vulnerable members of our community,” Carolyn Male MP said.
“In this recent case, the texture of the note was reported to be very convincing, however lacked the same polymer feel.”
“Local residents should remain vigilant with their money and pay attention to the small details like colour, feel and other specific features of notes.”
“The Queensland Police Service’s expert Fraud and Corporate Crime Group has a number of initiatives aimed at preventing crime and educating the public on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.”
Carolyn Male MP said scams could target anyone and were increasingly reaching people’s homes from multiple sources – including through the post, email, door-to-door and over the phone.
“Unfortunately many scam victims don’t report their experience because they feel humiliated when they realise they have been duped, and they’d rather bear the amount of money they have lost out of fear of embarrassment."
“Victims come from all walks of life and a range of ages. Younger people aren’t immune to being tricked."
Carolyn Male MP said the Reserve Bank has a website with substantial information on how to identify counterfeit currency; specific to different denominations. http://www.rba.gov.au/banknotes/counterfeit/detection.html
Members of the public are encouraged to report any instances to the Australian Federal Police (for investigation) and local Queensland Police (for information purposes).
To report non-urgent crime, members of the public are encouraged to call PoliceLink on 131 444.
Further Queensland jurisdiction specific information can be found at the Queensland Police Service’s Fraud Page. http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/fraud/
“In this recent case, the texture of the note was reported to be very convincing, however lacked the same polymer feel.”
“Local residents should remain vigilant with their money and pay attention to the small details like colour, feel and other specific features of notes.”
“The Queensland Police Service’s expert Fraud and Corporate Crime Group has a number of initiatives aimed at preventing crime and educating the public on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.”
Carolyn Male MP said scams could target anyone and were increasingly reaching people’s homes from multiple sources – including through the post, email, door-to-door and over the phone.
“Unfortunately many scam victims don’t report their experience because they feel humiliated when they realise they have been duped, and they’d rather bear the amount of money they have lost out of fear of embarrassment."
“Victims come from all walks of life and a range of ages. Younger people aren’t immune to being tricked."
Carolyn Male MP said the Reserve Bank has a website with substantial information on how to identify counterfeit currency; specific to different denominations. http://www.rba.gov.au/banknotes/counterfeit/detection.html
Members of the public are encouraged to report any instances to the Australian Federal Police (for investigation) and local Queensland Police (for information purposes).
To report non-urgent crime, members of the public are encouraged to call PoliceLink on 131 444.
Further Queensland jurisdiction specific information can be found at the Queensland Police Service’s Fraud Page. http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/fraud/
