By Rachael Merritt

Topic: Scams and Fraud

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 6:08am

A bakery owner saw more fake money.

In short:

There were 58 fake money cases in April.

A business in North Adelaide is fighting fake money.

What's next?

A minister says there are ways to check for fake notes.

A bakery owner warns others about fake money.

The bakery is open 24 hours a day.

The bakery had fake money problems for years.

The owner said, 'Be careful all the time.'

Fake money often happens at night with young staff.

Who would do this to a small business?

Staff check money with a special light.

The owner put up signs to warn customers.

Real money has special watermarks and ink.

The bakery has cameras to catch fake money users.

The owner said, 'We can't stop thieves, but we can try.'

Be careful and use signs and cameras.

A sign warns about fake money.

Fake money is increasing in South Australia.

There were 58 fake money cases in April.

Most cases were in the city area.

Crime is up by 11 percent.

A police officer shows how to spot fake money.

Most cases happen in stores, but also online.

A buyer used fake money to buy a car.

The Reserve Bank helps stop fake money.

A fake $50 note was found in NSW.

The bank said fake money is still rare.

The bank said fake money quality is low.

Criminals try to use fake $50 and $100 notes.

Check for defects in money.

A minister said counterfeiting is bad.

The minister said, 'We need to stop this.'

Check money carefully when it comes in.

Look for raised words and numbers on real money.

The minister said, 'Refuse suspicious notes.'

If you get a fake note, don't touch it and report it.

Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 6:08am

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