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Fake Notes
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:10 pm
by chrisandclochard
I run the Donkey Sanctuary Charity shop in Carvoeiro, last week a eastern european couple came in and asked to change a 50 euro note ,which was an obvious fake, so all those in business beware.
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:41 pm
by snaj1
We were given a fake 50 when we changed our money in the UK.
I only found out when a restaurant refused to take it. Apparently the East Algarve is awash with them. We will only be asking for 20 euro notes or smaller in future.
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:15 pm
by laserblazer
So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:31 pm
by ron5000
laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:06 am
by laserblazer
ron5000 wrote:laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them
That's a deal Ron. Now who will sell me dodgy 50s at €2 each?
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:59 pm
by keela
There is a very simple test for fake notes. On the front of the notes, just about in the middle, there is a vertical strip. If you run your thumb nail across this you should feel the grooves. If you don't feel them, don't accept the note whether it's from a bank or a shop. It is an offence to try and pass a forged note and could land you with a prison sentence if caught. If shop keeper takes in a note and does not realise that it is forged, then they are liable for the prison sentence if caught. Unfair I know but there you go.
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:21 pm
by billybee
ron5000 wrote:laserblazer wrote:So would the business people on this site recommend we stay clear of 50s, even if we get them from the bank?
No, bring them to me, I'll give a fiver for them
Ok will bring some with me next week see you there thursday
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:45 pm
by ron5000
See you next week Billy boy at rusties lap dancing emporium
Re: Fake Notes
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:19 am
by James Faro
chrisandclochard wrote:I run the Donkey Sanctuary Charity shop in Carvoeiro, last week a eastern european couple came in and asked to change a 50 euro note ,which was an obvious fake, so all those in business beware.
And in a charity shop too? Lowest of the low! They are absolute vermin.