The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office turned to social media in a recent bid to identify three men suspected of paying for goods with counterfeit currency. In a post from their official Facebook page , the Sheriff's Office detailed an incident wherein the trio made eight separate transactions using counterfeit $20 bills at a store on Hutchinson Park Boulevard, close to Interstate 295. The fraudulent nature of the bills came to light once the store deposited the money into a bank.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reaching out for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects, urging anyone with information to step forward. "One counterfeit bill may be a coincidence, but 8 in a row? We’re not so sure," the post read. They also reminded the public that rewards for tips leading to an arrest may be offered, reassuring that the reward would indeed be in genuine currency. The department's tip line and the First Coast Crime Stoppers number were provided for those who wish to contribute any knowledge on the matter.

In an appeal to the community, the Sheriff's Office encouraged people to peruse their Unsolved Crimes page, suggesting that the public's vigilance may reveal familiar faces involved in other unsolved cases.

If you're in the Jacksonville area and recognize the suspects, your tip could lead to a real cash reward—not a fake one. Police are taking the case seriously due to several fraud incidents that may be part of a larger counterfeit scheme. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.