Counterfeit currency on the rise in B.C.

Counterfeit currency on the rise in B.C.

Police in multiple B.C. jurisdictions are reporting concerning increases in the number of counterfeit bills being reported.

Cobourg Police Service Warns of Counterfeit Currency

COBOURG (March 10, 2026) – The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is reminding local businesses and residents to remain vigilant following recent reports of counterfeit currency locally, as well as a broader trend being observed across Ontario communities. In a recent report a resident sold an item through an online marketplace and was paid with Canadian $100 bills later determined to be counterfeit and bearing identical serial numbers. The investigat…