Warning as fake £50 notes bearing King Charles' picture spent in Scotland
Police have issued a warning after fake notes were spent in Scots shops.
The force issued the warning on social media on Saturday after bogus £50 notes were spent in shops in Arderseir, in the Highlands.
Police Scotland issued the warning on Facebook.
The post was accompanied by a picture of a specimen £50 note, showing King Charles III.
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It was posted on the Police Scotland Highland & Islands page.
The post read: "We've had a report of counterfeit £50 Bank of England notes being used in Arderseir recently.
" Scammers often target multiple premises in an area at or around the same time, so we urge businesses to be extra vigilant.
"Make sure you check notes, and if you are unsure if the note is genuine then refuse to accept it and request a different method of payment.
"Report any suspicious transactions to us via 101."
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