The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that 444,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, representing a 20 per cent decrease compared with the previous year.The ...

The National Bank of Austria also saw a “slight decline” in counterfeits in 2025 according to a press release issued on February 27. Austria saw a 1.2% decrease, from 10,209 notes in 2024 to 10,089 in ...

The UK government has issued a new warning to Brits travelling to Turkey, cautioning them over the risk of counterfeit banknotes. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has said that ...

Suitcases of forged banknotes aren't just the stuff of heist movies and spy novels. Banks and governments around the globe are constantly working to prevent fraudsters from introducing fake cash into ...

Northern Territory Police advise retailers and the public to watch for counterfeit $50 and $100 notes following the seizures of more than $20,000 in ...

The number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation in the Russian Federation decreased by 20% to 6,565 thousand. This is reported in the materials of the Bank of Russia. 4,057 thousand counterfeit ...

A warning has been issued by police as multiple fake banknotes are now believed to be circulating. West Mercia Police has received reports of 'multiple reports of counterfeit banknotes being used ...

A number of UK police forces have seen fake cash factories or a rise in counterfeit notes being used - often by crooks to hoodwink sellers on their doorstep.