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Man Arrested For Using Counterfeit Cash To Buy Items On Facebook Marketplace

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Date Published: 03 Apr 2025, Last Updated: 15 May 2025

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025File: 25-9682Victoria, B.C. – VicPD arrested a man who possessed over $10,000 in fake currency that he was using to purchase trading cards and electronics on Facebook Marketplace.  On March 19, VicPD received a report from a person who had sold $1,500 worth of Pokémon cards to a man on Facebook Marketplace the day before. The seller told police that after the transaction, she realized the cash used to buy the cards was fake. The bills had an odd texture, duplicate serial numbers, and removable holographic security features.   The same man later tried to buy another $2,700 worth of Pokémon cards after the first transaction, and the seller agreed to do the second transaction with the police ready to arrest the suspect. One man was arrested and $10,200 in counterfeit currency was recovered. Police suspect there are other victims linked to this seller. 

Pictures of the counterfeit cash seized by police on March 19

Investigators say the man was targeting trading cards and electronics and was using the name “Lovedeep Dhillon” on Facebook Marketplace. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are asking anyone who believes they were a target of this scam to come forward.  It is important to know the signs of a counterfeit bill. Visit Counterfeit prevention - Bank of Canada for more information. What To Do If You Encounter Counterfeit Bills If you encounter counterfeit bills, report details about the transaction and the person who gave you the bills to the police. For transactions requiring a large amount of cash, suggest to the seller that you meet at a secure location, such as a bank to verify the bills. If you think you have been passed one of these counterfeit bills, call the E-Comm Report Desk at 250-995-7654. 

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