Money launderers in London are sending 12-year-olds into stores with fake £20 notes.
Shop owners in Holloway, North London, say they have seen a continuous stream of counterfeit notes, which look realistic, but are printed on poor quality paper.
Nash Patel of Nash Newsagents told the Islington Gazette: "We are seeing them everyday now. When you refuse them, the kids argue and abuse you."
Ravi Kandiah of the nearby Costcutter added: "I've seen a guy giving notes to kids outside, then they come to buy something and get the change."
Local police warned retailers to be vigilant.
Shop owners in Holloway, North London, say they have seen a continuous stream of counterfeit notes, which look realistic, but are printed on poor quality paper.
Nash Patel of Nash Newsagents told the Islington Gazette: "We are seeing them everyday now. When you refuse them, the kids argue and abuse you."
Ravi Kandiah of the nearby Costcutter added: "I've seen a guy giving notes to kids outside, then they come to buy something and get the change."
Local police warned retailers to be vigilant.
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