Thames Valley Police have issued a warning to residents in West Oxfordshire and Cherwell after a recent incident in which a high-value item was sold and the seller later discovered the payment was made with fake cash. Wesley Smith, police community support officer for Cherwell and West Oxfordshire, said: "We have recently received a report of a member of the public selling a high-value item, only to discover afterwards that they had been paid with counterfeit bank notes. READ MORE: Driver hides sock 'full of drugs' in underwear"Unfortunately, criminals sometimes target sellers of expensive items, hoping the fake notes will not be checked until it is too late." "Do not rely on screenshots or payment confirmations shown on the buyer’s phone, as these can be altered or faked." If cash is being accepted, he suggested meeting at a bank so staff can verify the notes and deposit the money safely.