Chief Inspector Luke Rankin, Crime Manager with Chifley Police District, confirmed police had received a couple of reports of counterfeit currency being used in Bathurst on Friday and over the weekend.

He said the businesses targeted tended to be fast food outlets, where the staff are younger.

Inspector Rankin said the notes which were given as tender were of poor quality.

He said investigations are now underway with police using CCTV to try and identify those passing the fake notes.

"We are following a number of lines of inquiry," he said.

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Inspector Rankin counterfeit cash often comes in spates.

"There have been runs, but they have always been the same, in that they are very low quality notes, probably photocopies.

"It's quite evident they are counterfeit, they have a very different feel and texture.

"That's why they target the outlets they do" he said.

He said if any retailers or other outlets are presented with counterfeit currency not to accept it, and contact the police immediately.

Chief Inspector Rankin said local police work with Australian Federal Police in matters of counterfeit currency.

He said if you suspect you have received a counterfeit banknote is to handle the note as little as possible and contact police.

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