The Weyburn Police Service is warning residents and local businesses after multiple reports that counterfeit $100 Canadian banknotes are circulating in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The advisory, issued around Jan. 11, 2026, says officers have seen an uptick in reports in the weeks leading up to that date.
Police say the bills can be high-quality enough to pass a quick glance but are “clearly fake when examined,” and they urge cashiers and the public to check security features before accepting large-denomination notes. Authorities note that some counterfeit investigations in the region have involved so-called “prop money” (bills produced for motion pictures or display), which can be bought online but must not be used for real purchases.
The warning follows a broader rise in financial fraud across parts of Saskatchewan. In a May 21, 2025 news release, the Saskatchewan RCMP reported that victims in northern Saskatchewan had reported approximately $5.3 million in financial-fraud losses between Dec. 1, 2024 and Mar. 31, 2025.
The Bank of Canada and local police encourage the public and retailers to check bank-note security features (for example, look at the window, tilt the note, feel for raised ink and hold the clear window to a light). Police and the Bank of Canada remind businesses that when counterfeit money is accepted, the holder generally bears the financial loss — counterfeit notes cannot be exchanged for valid currency at a bank.
Local authorities are asking anyone who spots a suspicious bill or transaction to contact the Weyburn Police Service immediately. The WPS has recently expanded its ranks through hires in 2025 — a step the department says will strengthen its ability to respond to and investigate community-safety issues, including fraud and counterfeiting.
