07/30/2026
Warning
It has been drawn to our attention that there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation.
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is therefore urging members of the public and business community to remain vigilant for counterfeit currency, particularly as commercial activity increases during the ongoing Crop Over Season, the back-to-school shopping period and the upcoming Yuletide Season.
TBPS also encourages locals and tourists to exercise caution when accepting cash and to carefully examine all banknotes before completing transactions. Business owners, cashiers, market vendors, taxi operators and anyone handing cash are reminded to familiarize themselves with the security features and remain alert for notes that appear unusual in texture, colour, print quality or security markings.
The public is further advised to:
Carefully inspect all banknotes received during transactions.
If you suspect a note is counterfeit, do not attempt to pass it on or return it to circulation.
Preserve the note, limit handling where possible and immediately contact the nearest police station.
Members of the public are reminded that knowingly possessing, uttering, putting off or obtaining counterfeit currency are criminal offences.
Anyone with information relating to counterfeit currency or is aware of persons involved in its production or distribution are asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, the Criminal Investigations Department at 430-7189 or 430-7190 or the nearest Police Station.
