Alanya Critical Warning to Tradesmen in Sacrifice Markets

Police teams inspecting the sacrificial markets in Alanya warned tradesmen and citizens against the risks of fraud and counterfeit money.

23.05.2026 12:33 PUBLIC ORDER

Alanya Critical Warning to Tradesmen in Sacrifice Markets

Taking action under the coordination of Antalya Provincial Police Department, Alanya District Police Department teams increased the security and information activities in the animal markets established in the district before the upcoming Eid al-Adha. In order to prevent citizens and tradesmen from experiencing financial losses, the teams went to the field and made extensive warnings against theft and fraud in areas where shopping density is expected.

Beware of Fake Money and Foreign Exchange Games

Police teams come together with tradesmen and citizens in the sacrificial markets; He drew particular attention to the issues of forgery in money, checks and promissory notes. Sellers were warned against exchange rate manipulation and the risk of counterfeit banknotes in purchases made in foreign currency. Police forces emphasized that commercial transactions should be carried out as safely as possible and that the possibility of the promissory notes received being dishonored should always be taken into consideration.

Brochure Warning Against Nail Method

The teams stated that money should be kept more securely in the busy market areas, and gave detailed warnings against "nail-mongering" thefts that take advantage of the confusion of citizens and sellers during shopping. During the inspections, informative brochures were distributed to tradesmen and buyers. It was reminded that any suspicious situation should be reported to the 112 Emergency Call Center without delay.

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