The Cape Coral Police Department is seeking help in identifying a woman accused of using counterfeit bills at gas stations.According to CCPD, the woman is accused of using counterfeit $20 bills at multiple gas stations in Lee County.CCPD said the woman has a paw print on her chest and drives a silver Nissan.Christina DePari, a risk management officer at Edison National Bank, explained how to determine if cash is real or fake.”The main way to know that it’s counterfeit is to, first of all, know your money. Then you can know what’s abnormal. The U.S. currency.gov has a great resource for all Americans to look and use,” she said.Bankers advise that holding a bill up to the light can help if you know what to look for, such as a clear thread or tiny security numbers.DePari also mentioned why the suspect might be using fake $20 bills.”It is much more easy for them to get away with the $20 because that’s an everyday currency. If you lose a $20 bill is not as impactful if you lose $100. When you’re doing normal transactions and you have a $20 bill, it’s easy not to look,” she said.CCPD urges anyone with information to contact the department at 239-574-3223 and mention case number 26000693.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The Cape Coral Police Department is seeking help in identifying a woman accused of using counterfeit bills at gas stations.

According to CCPD, the woman is accused of using counterfeit $20 bills at multiple gas stations in Lee County.

CCPD said the woman has a paw print on her chest and drives a silver Nissan.

Christina DePari, a risk management officer at Edison National Bank, explained how to determine if cash is real or fake.

“The main way to know that it’s counterfeit is to, first of all, know your money. Then you can know what’s abnormal. The U.S. currency.gov has a great resource for all Americans to look and use,” she said.

Bankers advise that holding a bill up to the light can help if you know what to look for, such as a clear thread or tiny security numbers.

DePari also mentioned why the suspect might be using fake $20 bills.

“It is much more easy for them to get away with the $20 because that’s an everyday currency. If you lose a $20 bill is not as impactful if you lose $100. When you’re doing normal transactions and you have a $20 bill, it’s easy not to look,” she said.

CCPD urges anyone with information to contact the department at 239-574-3223 and mention case number 26000693.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.