{"id":312380,"date":"2025-08-02T16:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T16:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/312380\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T16:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T16:49:13","slug":"warning-as-fake-50-notes-bearing-king-charles-picture-spent-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/312380\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning as fake \u00a350 notes bearing King Charles&#8217; picture spent in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cops are advising businesses to be vigilant and refuse notes if unsure.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526589457_1157341659768482_695919418209254252_n.jpg\" alt=\"The picture alongside the post.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The picture alongside the post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/police\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PoliceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Police<\/a> have issued a warning after fake notes were spent in Scots shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The force issued the warning on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/social-media\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"social mediaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> on Saturday after <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/financial-crime\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bogus \u00a350 notesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">bogus \u00a350 notes<\/a> were spent in shops in Arderseir, in the Highlands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/police-scotland\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Police ScotlandLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Police Scotland<\/a> issued the warning on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The post was accompanied by a picture of a specimen \u00a350 note, showing <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"King Charles IIILink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">King Charles III<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1747398730_254_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It was posted on the Police Scotland Highland &amp; Islands <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/facebook\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"pageLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The post read: &#8220;We&#8217;ve had a report of counterfeit <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/authors\/rory-cassidy\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u00a350 Bank of EnglandLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a350 Bank of England<\/a> notes being used in Arderseir recently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ScammersLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Scammers<\/a> often target multiple premises in an area at or around the same time, so we urge businesses to be extra vigilant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Make sure you check notes, and if you are unsure if the note is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"genuineLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">genuine<\/a> then refuse to accept it and request a different method of payment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Report any suspicious <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"transactionsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">transactions<\/a> to us via 101.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We&#8217;ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/viral-video\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"videoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> on this breaking news story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">For the latest news and breaking news visit <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"dailyrecord.co.ukLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">dailyrecord.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get all the big headlines, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/photographs\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"picturesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">pictures<\/a>, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record &#8211; the official Daily Record <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/twitter\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TwitterLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> account &#8211; real news in real time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We&#8217;re also on Facebook &#8211; your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Record OnlineLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Record Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cops are advising businesses to be vigilant and refuse notes if unsure.The picture alongside the post. 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