The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to be vigilant, particularly during the remainder of the Crop Over Season.

Commercial activity should not only increase as the Sweetest Summer Festival comes to a climax, but there will also be back-to-school shopping and the upcoming Yuletide Season.

People accepting cash should carefully examine all banknotes before completing transactions. Business owners, cashiers, market vendors, taxi operators and anyone handing cash are reminded to familiarise themselves with the security features and remain alert for notes that appear unusual in texture, colour, print quality or security markings.