It is important to remember that all of the above measures are voluntary. It is good practice to display the terms of this policy in the shop, so that customers are fully aware of them. Counterfeit currency and gift vouchers Retailers should be alert to the use of counterfeit currency by fraudsters. The forging of gift vouchers is easier for fraudsters, as their designs are often less intricate and easier to copy than banknotes. Ensure that all staff check high denomination banknotes for the watermark, and for the vertical silver strip.
Forgeries are often of inferior quality.
Watch out for banknotes with slightly different colouring, and ones which feel as though they have been printed on poor quality paper. However, forging techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and some forgeries can be very difficult to spot. If you accept gift vouchers, make sure staff are aware of their designs, their paper quality, and any other checks which are built into them. Make checks obvious to the customer. In many cases, it will be possible to preserve the evidence, as a fraudster will leave quickly if they think they have aroused suspicion.