Police warning over fake £50 notes being used across Portsmouth and Fareham

By Tom Cotterill

Defence correspondent, Daily Telegraph

Published 13th Sep 2019, 11:16 BST

Updated 13th Sep 2019, 13:17 BST

FRAUDSTERS are using fake £50 notes across the area, police have warned.

A number of reported counterfeits have been identified across the Fareham and Portsmouth area.

Photos show: PC David Ronchetti and Sgt Rob Sutton, holding counterfeit £50 notes seized in a police investigation. — Photos show: PC David Ronchetti and Sgt Rob Sutton, holding counterfeit £50 notes seized in a police investigation. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Photos show: PC David Ronchetti and Sgt Rob Sutton, holding counterfeit £50 notes seized in a police investigation. | Other 3rd Party

Police in Portsmouth took to Twitter to warn residents about the fakes.

In a tweet, Portsmouth police said: ‘If you are handed one, keep it safe, secure any CCTV and call us on 101.’

To find out how to spot a real £50 note from a fake one, see: bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/50-pound-note