POLICE have issued an urgent warning to retailers and other business owners after a spate of counterfeit £50 notes have been used in the region.
Police Scotland have received several calls from different parts of the Borders regarding a man attempting to use the dodgy notes.
While investigations continue into tracking down the culprit, they have issued advice for everyone to be on their guard.
PC Kirsty Neish said: "We are urging businesses to be aware of counterfeit bank notes following reports of a male attempting to pass counterfeit £50 notes in businesses across the Scottish Borders.
"Please thoroughly check all bank notes, particularly if they are of high value, before completing a transaction.
"Please examine the notes carefully for texture, watermark, sharpness of print and size."
Anyone who has concerns about counterfeit money, or information about the man attempting to use the notes, should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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