Counterfeit $100 bills make appearance in East Hants, Halifax

A fake $100 bill. (RCMP Photo)

ELMSDALE: RCMP have a warning for area residents and businesses.

Police say that On Sept. 24, three reports of fake $100 bills being passed were called in to East Hants RCMP.

The bills were passed at gas stations and pharmacies in East Hants and the Hlaifax area.

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(RCMP photo)

All of the bills had the same serial number.

The area where the hologram should be is completely transparent.

Please ensure you check all currency you receive, especially $100 bills, and report counterfeit notes to your local RCMP detachment, 1-800-803-7267, or local police.