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RCMP are sending out an advisory to businesses and the general public about counterfeit money circulating in the Campbellton area of New Brunswick.

It’ll be recognizable by the distinct Chinese writing on the bills.

Police say they’ve had reports of $20 and $100 counterfeit Canadian bills being given to local businesses.

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Both residents and businesses are reminded to check bills carefully during transactions. If you suspect a bill may be counterfeit, report it immediately to police.

Information on how businesses and consumers can identify and protect themselves against counterfeit Canadian and U.S. currencies is available on the Bank of Canada website.

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At the time, police said a 15-year-old boy was arrested after a fake $50 bill covered in Chinese characters was used to obtain change from a convenience store clerk in Lower Sackville, N.B.

RCMP tracked the boy down using video surveillance footage and the help of a witness.

—With files from The Canadian Press