In recent years, we all know that a lot of trends start on TikTok, but they’re not always good ones and a new crime trend called “jugging” is on the rise.
I feel like social media is mainly used for good, but there’s a dark side to everything and some of these trends can be downright dangerous. Remember the whole eating tide pods thing? The Sleepy Chicken Challenge? Skull Breaker Challenge? Dry Pre-Workout Challenge? All of them started on TikTok. You would think people would know better, but clearly they don’t, and these trends can really harm a lot of people.
Now there’s a new crime trend on the rise. As if all the emails, text messages and phone calls from scammers trying to get our money aren’t enough, there’s something new we have to worry about and it’s hit Florida. “Jugging” is when thieves follow people home after they make a cash withdrawal at a financial institution, and then in more secluded setting, rob them of their money. Women and the elderly seem to be the most consistent targets of these incidents, however no one can be ruled out.
“Jugging” became a problem in Austin, Texas, however with how quick trends spread online, it’s made it’s way to Alabama and Northwest Florida. I haven’t heard of this happening here in SWFL yet, but it’s not to say it won’t, so it’s good to be careful.
News3lv.com reports that over $590,000 has been stolen.
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