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CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Fake $100 bills reported in Leamington: OPP
Essex County OPP officers are warning the public about reports of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in Leamington. Police say the fake money can be convincing, but lack key security features. How to Detect a Fake $100 Bill: Feel the Texture – Genuine bills have raised ink on the large number and portrait's shoulders. Fakes often feel too smooth. Check the Transparent Window – The see-through polymer window should have clear holograms. Fakes may have missing or damaged security features. Look for Color Changes – Tilt the bill. The holograms and metallic ink should shift in color and shine. Examine the Security Ribbon – Small numbers inside the vertical security strip should match the bill's value and shift when tilted. Verify the Serial Number – Counterfeit bills may repeat or use invalid serial numbers. Compare multiple bills if unsure. What to Do If You Receive a Suspected Counterfeit Bill: Do not return it to the passer. Politely refuse and request another form of payment. Note suspect details (description, vehicle, behavior). Report it to police immediately. If you receive a counterfeit bill or have any information, contact your local police service or submit an anonymous tip through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477. For more information visit the Bank of Canada's website on counterfeit prevention.
Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
JPMorgan Chief Strategist on Tariffs, Investing Abroad and More
This weekly video podcast series brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the world of money and investing. WSJ's Take On the Week cuts through the noise and dives into markets, the economy and finance.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Your Daily FinanceScope for June 01, 2025
The best things in life are free, but we could all use some extra cash. Let us lead you to the land of green with our daily finance horoscope! If puttering around the house in slippers brings you comfort, then do it. If reading the paper from cover to cover is the only way to start the day, then do that. Sticking to your regular routine is your best defense against money worries today. It's time for some fun. You can still feel like a million bucks without spending a penny if you put just a tiny bit of creativity into your day. Start by finding a free flower for your lapel. When it comes to communicating with family and friends, there is plenty of time to clarify. But when it comes to things like bills, don't let your thoughts be misread. Calculate everything down to the last penny. Focusing on the bigger picture all week didn't help. In fact, all it did was stress you out. Give yourself a chance to pay attention to all the small details of your life that are actually working. Don't just think about your finances, do something about them. If you haven't started being thrifty yet, today's the day to learn. Cutting corners gets easier if you go from the general to the specific. Feeling lost with your career? Guidance is one click away! When it comes to keeping yourself amused without spending money, you're at a loss. Start a new project around the house that doesn't require anything of you but your time and attention. It's a good time for socializing if ever there was one. You and your friends are all at the ends of both your collective and individual ropes. The last thing you want to do is talk about your financial woes, so be the good listener instead. You're learning a lesson the other half was born knowing. You get what you pay for, from the goods down to the service. Now impart this little secret to a friend. While some aspects of being on a low budget drive you nuts, others are actually quite refreshing. That you have to cover every detail before you commit to spending is one of the nicer ones. Enjoy going over every minutia. The more you plan ahead, the more money you'll save. Give yourself the day to get into all the details. Nothing is too small or too inexpensive to be missed by your fine toothed comb. Be just as careful with your friends as you would be with associates. It may be the check you're divvying up instead of a business, but it's still money at the end of the day. When it comes to overspending, you can't be too critical these days, or too vocal for that matter. Someone may not like what they hear, but that won't stop you from voicing your opinion, dollars to doughnuts. Find your cosmic purpose. Receive personalized astrological guidance with Astrology+.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Woman says she's ‘bewildered' after man asks her to 'PayNow him' for their first date dinner
SINGAPORE: A woman was surprised when a man she went on a first date with asked her to send him money via PayNow for dinner, several days after they met. She shared her experience on the r/askSingapore forum on Saturday (May 31), explaining that she had agreed to meet the man, who is in his 30s, after they had developed a good connection through their conversations on a dating app. Describing the date, she recounted, 'He kindly offered to pay for the meal, which I appreciated, so I suggested we head to a nearby bar afterward so I could return the favour and buy the drinks.' However, when they arrived at the bar, the man mentioned that he had leftover drink credits from previous visits, so he did not order anything new. As a result, she ended up paying for her own drinks alone. She also noted that the chemistry in person did not quite match the spark they had during their online conversations, making the overall experience somewhat underwhelming. 'The vibe just wasn't the same as it was over chat, so after the date, our texting kinda fizzled and slowed down. I didn't reply for a few days.' However, several days later, she was caught off guard when the man suddenly messaged her, asking her to transfer her share of the dinner bill via PayNow. See also Man asks how to recover S$60K his friend borrowed 3 years ago 'He messaged me saying the dinner was XXX each and asked me to PayNow the amount. For context, it wasn't an expensive restaurant, and let's just say he earns quite a bit and owns a condo he bought himself,' she said. 'While I do think it's a nice and gentlemanly gesture when a guy covers the bill on the first date, I'm not trying to be entitled — I'm totally fine with splitting bills and going Dutch. I did transfer him [the money], but this is the first time someone has asked me to transfer money after a first date, especially when (I assume) it's pretty clear to him that there's no second date, haha. I find it more amusing and bewildering than anything.' Curious if others had similar experiences, she asked the forum, 'Is this normal? Would love to hear your thoughts and POV from both female and male!' 'He sees it's not going anywhere, and so he thinks he wasted his money…' In the comments section, some Reddit users defended the man's actions, suggesting that he might have only asked for the money after feeling ignored. They speculated that while he may have initially been willing to cover the cost of dinner, the woman's lack of response after the date could have triggered his decision to request repayment. See also 6 effective approaches when dealing with difficult people at work One said, 'He might have been ok with paying for the meal, but is now upset about the lack of a reply. I know of people of both genders who hate not getting replies, so now he asks to chop up the bill. This is not what I would have done, but I can see why some people might feel they are getting ghosted and respond in this manner. We also don't have his side of the story, so who knows what really happened?' Another commented, 'I think it's only right to pay your share since it is a first date and neither of you is an item. I've always told my daughters not to let the other party pay all the expenses.' However, not everyone agreed. Others felt that asking for repayment days after the date was a bad move. One explained, 'It would have been perfectly normal for you guys to have split the meal at the time, or even if you agreed to split it, but just pay (the) merchant on a single card, and then you PayNow him instantly back there and then. See also GF ends relationship because BF's S$16,000 savings too little But to pay for dinner and then wait a few days and send a bill, that's just weird. He sees it's not going anywhere, and so he thinks he wasted his money. Well, tough luck, this ship has sailed already.' In other news, a woman took to an online forum to share her frustration about her boyfriend, claiming that in their nine-month relationship, he had never once initiated a date or treated her to even a simple meal. 'In these nine months, he's never initiated bringing me out on a date once, never treated me to a meal, and never surprised me with any gifts (no matter how small).' According to her, the only times he's ever bought her anything were under certain conditions: when she asked for it, when he felt pressured to return a gift, or when he sensed she was upset and offered her a fast food meal. Read more: 'Is this SG men these days?' — Woman says her BF never once initiated a date or treated her Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Missed Council Tax Payments with Iona
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