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There is concern that counterfeit bills from Auckland’s controversial money-giving promotion are now in circulation after being used to pay for drinks at a Hamilton bar.
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The owner of Outback Inn says that the likeness of counterfeit notes to real money is “very, very good.” Source: 1 NEWS
Outback Inn owner John Lawrenson says fake money from The Safety Warehouse was used to pay for drinks at his establishment Saturday night.
He told 1 NEWS that the likeness of counterfeit notes to real money is “very, very good”, and his staff cannot tell the difference.
“If they are in circulation in Hamilton, where else could they be in use?” Lawrenson said.
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The event appeared to result in very little cash, but a lot of complaints and a backlash. Source: 1 NEWS
Hamilton Police say they need a formal report filed before they can investigate the problem.
It comes after The Safety Warehouse’s Aotea Square promo stunt ended in violence on Saturday.
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Participants surrounded the car of Safety Warehouse staff, demanding the promised real money. Source: Supplied
The online store, which sells protective clothing, announced that $ 100,000 in actual cash would be dropped from the sky in a “live cash raffle.”
However, the company released bogus discounted notes for its store, enraging many.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was asked about the incident in her post-cabinet speech to Parliament today.
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The Safety Warehouse promo stunt ended in violence on Saturday. Source: 1 NEWS
“I have seen some of the reports on this and how it impacted people. I can’t understand how anyone would think it’s a good idea, “he said.
“Clearly it was not and has caused damages. They [The Safety Warehouse] I should apologize. “
Safety Warehouse CEO Andrew Thorn said in a statement that the company defended its marketing and the coupons issued.
