Brantford Police Service issued an advisory to businesses and residents of Brantford on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Reports continue to be received regarding counterfeit money circulating within Brantford. To date, in 2025, Brantford police have received 52 reports of counterfeit Canadian bills used at various businesses. Five people have been charged by BPS for using counterfeit bills in 2025.
Most of the incidents have involved Canadian bills of $100.00 and $50.00.
Similar serial numbers on the $100.00 bills appear to have been circulating across other jurisdictions in Canada. Common serial numbers on the $100.00 bill are, GRJ6710018, GRJ6710019, GRJ6710020, GRJ6710020, GRJ6710021, and GRJ6710022.
The counterfeit bills seen in circulation have a holographic window strip on the bill with the word, “Prop Money.” Some of these bills have other obvious signs with discolouration and damage to them that causes the colouring to peel off easily.
Tips to identify counterfeit money:
- Check the serial number on multiple of the same value of bills as each bill has its own serial number and no bill shall have the same.
- The word “Prop Money” should not be on any legitimate Canadian currency.
- Check the colouring of the bills and the quality as genuine bills have a finish that will not scrape off
- Check the feel of the bills as there should be raised ink along certain areas of each bill
BPS are asking residents and businesses to be aware of the circulation of these bills and to check for any signs of counterfeit with bills they might have in their possession.
Anyone who suspects they have received a counterfeit bill or have one in their possession are encouraged not to accept it and to contact police and make a report.
