Cash Crisis in Canada's Stores | Calgary News

Cash is turning into a minefield for Canadian businesses as counterfeit bills grow more sophisticated, even tricking cash-counting machines and forcing some stores to ban $100 bills altogether. While digital payments rise, cash remains king — especially for seniors and small shops — but the risks are mounting: fake bills cause lost sales, staff embarrassment, and wasted resources, with teens turning them into pranks. Police say reports are up, though actual numbers may be higher, and the Bank of Canada urges everyone to “feel, look, tilt and flip” to spot fakes — while new security features are in the works. It’s a tense balancing act between convenience, security, and survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dbd6506fe710584