Banks and authorized currency exchange offices have halted the purchase of 50-dollar bills due to concerns about counterfeiting.

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Alanya Currency Exchange Association President Turgay Kırbaş stated that counterfeit $50 banknotes printed in the Middle East, Asia, and the Balkans are also being attempted to be circulated in Alanya, emphasizing that it is nearly impossible to distinguish fake money from real ones, and that they can even pass through money counting machines.

Speaking on the subject, Alanya Currency Exchange Association President Turgay Kırbaş called on citizens to conduct currency transactions only through banks and authorized exchange offices and to be cautious to prevent the circulation of counterfeit $50 banknotes.

FAKE DOLLARS ARE TRYING TO ENTER ALANYA

Kırbaş announced that they have detected foreign nationals attempting to conduct transactions with counterfeit $50 banknotes in Alanya recently. He mentioned that banks and some exchange offices have stopped the purchase of $50 American Dollars to prevent the spread of counterfeit money. Kırbaş pointed out that conducting transactions in foreign currency is common in Alanya and its surroundings, emphasizing that citizens and tradespeople need to be very careful.

SAFE PLACES ARE BANKS AND AUTHORIZED EXCHANGE OFFICES

Kırbaş issued an important warning to the people of Alanya, stating that they should only prefer banks and authorized exchange offices for currency transactions. He expressed that this is the most effective way to protect citizens from counterfeit money, saying, "Under no circumstances should we conduct currency transactions outside of banks and authorized exchange offices."

CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE MONEY

Alanya Currency Exchange Association President Turgay Kırbaş recommended that citizens be careful during their transactions at exchange offices to avoid being harmed by such counterfeit money and to have the $50 banknotes they receive checked. Kırbaş added that the seriousness of the issue should be closely monitored and that all necessary precautions should be taken to prevent the public from suffering losses.