Counterfeit currency on the rise in Halton, police say - CHCH
Halton police are warning residents and businesses about an increase in counterfeit currency circulating throughout the region.
www.chch.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent public reporting:
- In 2025, South Simcoe police warned that high-quality counterfeit $100 bills were circulating in Simcoe County, highlighted by a Facebook Marketplace case in Bradford where three fake notes were passed during a transaction. Police described the notes as superficially convincing but lacking proper security features, and advised the public to use the feel, look, and flip test to detect fakes.[1]
- There have been other related investigations in the region, including separate alerts from national and provincial authorities about counterfeit currency entering circulation in parts of Ontario, which underscores the ongoing risk to local businesses and cash transactions.[2][4]
- Local media in nearby regions have reported rising counterfeit activity and cautions to slow down cash handling and verify notes, especially when dealing with online marketplaces or street transactions.[6][7]
Concise takeaway:
- Counterfeit money circulating in Simcoe County was a notable concern in 2025, with high-quality $100 bills identified and police warnings issued to scrutinize cash, particularly in online marketplace transactions.[1]
- Broader Ontario context shows counterfeit activity as an ongoing issue, reinforcing vigilant cash-handling practices across the region.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current local advisories or summarize security features to check on counterfeit notes, and I can also monitor for new updates and provide brief alerts.
Citations:
- Counterfeit cash circulating in Simcoe County; police warning (CTV News, August 28, 2025).[1]
- CBSA/RCMP counterfeit currency seizure (Canada.ca, March 11, 2025) for context on nationwide counterfeiting activity.[2]
- Additional local alerts and counterfeit currency trends in Ontario (CHCH News, February 21, 2026).[6]
- Norfolk County OPP warning about counterfeit bills (CTV News Norfolk/Norfolk County, 2021).[4]