Alert: Fake £20 Scottish Notes Circulating in Bude – Retailers and Pubs Urged to Stay Vigilant

Bude Police have issued an urgent alert to all retailers, pubs, and restaurants in Bude and the surrounding areas following several reports of fake £20 Scottish notes being used fraudulently in the town over the past few days.

Police Warn of Fraudulent Activity

PC Nina from the Bude Police has specifically cautioned local businesses to be extra vigilant when accepting £20 Scottish notes. The police have received multiple reports of counterfeit notes circulating, raising concerns about the potential financial impact on the local economy.

Precautionary Measures Advised

Businesses are advised to scrutinise all £20 Scottish notes carefully and to refuse payment if they have any doubts about the authenticity of the notes. The police stress the importance of this vigilance to prevent further fraudulent transactions.

The Bude Police are actively investigating the situation and are encouraging anyone with information or who encounters suspicious activity to come forward and report it.

Stay alert, Bude, and help keep the town safe from fraud.