27.01.2026 15:01
In Gaziantep, a man noticed that when he checked the change he received from a clothing store, a 5 TL and a 10 TL had been stuck together to create a creative but invalid 15 TL.
The incident that occurred in Gaziantep once again highlighted the importance of checking change. A citizen shopping at a clothing store encountered an unusual situation when examining the change given to him. The citizen noticed that a 5 TL note was stuck to a 10 TL note with tape, and it was presented as 15 TL in this way.
The citizen reported the situation to the store officials, stating that the money in question was invalid and requested a refund. The incident quickly drew the attention of other customers in the vicinity, raising concerns that similar situations could be experienced by others as well.
CHECKING CHANGE IS IMPORTANT
Experts emphasize that especially in places with heavy shopping, banknotes should always be checked one by one when receiving change, pointing out that such practices could be considered fraud.