What is the "Counterfeit Soles Notes" scam in Máncora?

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Counterfeit S/50 and S/100 Peruvian soles notes circulate in Máncoras informal economy, passed on in change at small restaurants, from street vendors, and at the Panamericana bus stop area. The notes are passed quickly in low lighting or during a busy transaction. Victims discover the counterfeit only when trying to use the note at a larger establishment with UV verification. Check large-denomination notes under natural light before accepting change. Look for the security thread, colour-shifting ink on the denomination number, and tactile raised print on the portrait. Small shops with a UV lamp will check for you if asked. Break large notes at banks or larger supermarkets where verification equipment is standard.

Money & ATM Scams in Máncora

Counterfeit Soles Notes

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