AN influx of counterfeit $50 notes in Robinvale, has prompted a police alert for shoppers and business owners to be on the lookout for the dodgy currency.

It follows a warning in July after eight $10 counterfeit notes were discovered in the area.

At the time, acting Sergeant Jason Downie said there were a few ways to determine if money was counterfeit.

"Once we are able to get a close look at i...