Mauldin police seek information locating jugging suspects
Jugging is an act of crime where suspects will watch unsuspecting victims make a ATM withdrawal, follow them, and break into their vehicle hoping the victim left the cash inside.
On April 26, a victim left a Wells Fargo Bank, on Woodruff Road at around 11 a.m., after making a cash withdrawal of over $6,600, according to the Mauldin Police Department. The victim stopped at a QuikTrip on E. Butler Road shortly after to grab a drink, leaving the envelope of cash in the driver's side door.
WHAT IS JUGGING?: Be vigilant: Simpsonville police share tips to avoid ATM thefts
Police said that the jugging suspects broke into the victim's vehicle, a Toyota Tundra, and stole the envelope while the victim was inside.
The suspects were driving a silver, 2024 or 2025 Chevy Traverse. They fled the QuikTrip at around 11:17 a.m., police said.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Mauldin Police Department at (864) 289-8900, option 3.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Polly Wanna Cross The Border? 20 Parrots Nabbed In Texas Smuggling Fiasco
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Hidalgo, Texas, made an unexpected and noisy discovery: 20 undeclared parrots stuffed inside a single vehicle. According to a report from CBP officials, a 22-year-old woman driving a 2022 Chevy Traverse was stopped on July 7 as she attempted to enter America from Mexico. Officers flagged the suspicious vehicle for a follow-up inspection, during which they uncovered 20 large birds hidden in a bag inside the SUV. The woman, an American citizen, was immediately arrested. The parrots, which are protected under international and U.S. law, were later safely handed over to Texas Game Wardens, who transported them to the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. Both Homeland Security and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have launched a criminal investigation into the woman's smuggling attempt. 'Our frontline CBP officers and agriculture specialists continue to maintain resolute vigilance amid heavy holiday weekend traffic and that mission dedication led to the interception of 20 parrots. CBP remains committed to preventing the exploitation of protected animals and the spread of animal diseases,' said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez. Parrots fall under strict import regulations due to their protected status under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The illegal transportation of these birds can carry serious penalties and pose public health risks, including the potential spread of avian diseases. As summer travel ramps up, CBP reminds the public that officers at all ports of entry, whether by land, air, or sea, are on constant watch for not only drugs and weapons but also wildlife trafficking. Smuggling exotic animals is a big enough business. In May, a woman pleaded guilty to federal charges after attempting to smuggle five diaper-wearing spider monkeys from Mexico into Texas, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. Stopped on January 13 at Laredo's Port Of Entry, Priscilla Sanchez first claimed she had nothing to declare, but officers found the monkeys hidden in a warm, heavy duffel bag during a further inspection. She admitted knowing the smuggling was illegal and said she planned to sell the animals for profit. Sanchez could face up to 20 years in prison for the smuggling attempt.
UPI
7 days ago
- UPI
20 parrots found during border crossing, U.S. agents in Texas say
July 8 (UPI) -- Birds of a feather flock together, and now 20 parrots do so at a Texas zoo after U.S. border agents intercepted the undocumented birds from someone attempting to enter the United States. Officials of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, with the help of agriculture specialists, found 20 undeclared parrots on Monday at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas after a 22-year-old female American citizen applied for re-entry into the United States. "Our frontline CBP officers and agriculture specialists continue to maintain resolute vigilance amid heavy holiday weekend traffic and that mission dedication led to the interception of 20 parrots," said Hidalgo's Port Director Carlos Rodriguez. It occurred at the Hidalgo International Bridge. But the type of parrot species was not immediately clear. The unidentified woman driver, operating a 2022 Chevy Traverse, was referred by CBP officers for a secondary inspection where border officials spotted the birds hidden inside the vehicle in a bag. The driver was arrested and the parrots transported by state game wardens to Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. The import of parrots to U.S. shores is regulated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the species is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. In 2017, some 93 exotic birds were found in Los Angles stuffed inside the luggage of a man who arrived from Vietnam with 50 still alive at time of inspection. Meanwhile, a criminal investigation into Monday's incident in Texas was initiated by Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. America's border agency "remains committed to preventing the exploitation of protected animals and the spread of animal diseases," the Hidalgo port chief added Tuesday.
Motor 1
7 days ago
- Motor 1
‘Apple/Samsung/Google Pay Use Tokens Instead:' Woman Reaches for Tap-to-Pay Option at QuickTrip. Then She Takes a Closer Look
Mobile payments are fast, secure, and frictionless, unless you're tapping into the wrong system. One viral video is raising questions about how trust in tech can be exploited, one gas pump at a time. In a recent TikTok clip, St. Louis-based creator Martice (@lovemartice) gives an up-close look at the potential scam that could give billing and payment access to bad actors rather than the honest retailers trying to make purchases as simple as possible. She appears to be at an area QuikTrip. 'We gotta stop doing tap-to-pay at the gas stations,' she warns in the video that's been viewed more than 70,000 times. Beware of Scammers' Stickers The scam at the heart of the video is surprisingly low-tech. A scammer prints a personal payment QR code , usually linked to platforms like Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal, and slaps it on or near a gas pump's tap-to-pay terminal. These decals often mimic the design of legitimate payment prompts, leading distracted drivers to assume they're paying the gas station. Instead, they're unknowingly sending money directly to the scammer. What's worse: when you tap your phone, the payment goes through instantly, but the pump doesn't start. That confusion is exactly what scammers count on. Unlike traditional credit card skimming, which steals and reuses card data, this tactic doesn't compromise your bank account or identity. It simply spoofs your behavior, rerouting your money to someone else while leaving your financial credentials untouched. Legitimate tap-to-pay readers at gas stations are integrated directly into the pump's authorization system, meaning the pump won't dispense gas unless the station's point of sale network verifies the transaction. If you pay a scammer instead, the pump stays inactive, but your money is already gone. While frustrating, this makes the scam easy to detect in hindsight: no gas, confirmation, or transaction on the pump's display. Tokens Enhance Security Tap-to-pay systems, including mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, operate on standards developed by EMVCo, a global consortium owned by major payment networks including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and UnionPay. EMVCo sets the protocols for secure contactless and chip-based payments, ensuring data is encrypted and tokenized during transactions. These standards make tap-to-pay transactions resistant to traditional fraud like card skimming. The good news is that contactless payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay are, by design, among the safest forms of payment. These systems use tokenization , which replaces your card number with a unique, encrypted token for each transaction. Even if someone were to intercept it, it wouldn't be reusable. More Scamming Someone Deepfaked Ferrari CEO's Voice and Tried to Scam the Company How I Was Scammed Out Of $200 Trying To Buy My Dream Porsche Worldwide, fraudulent transactions, even including all card-present and card-not-present fraud, make up only about 0.01%–0.05% of daily transactions . This aligns with findings in the UK , where only 0.0151% of total contactless spending was linked to fraud. That said, the security of the technology doesn't eliminate the risk of social engineering, and that's exactly what this sticker scam exploits. You're not being hacked; you're being misled. To avoid this kind of deception , the best defense is awareness and scrutiny. Always take a quick look at the payment terminal before tapping. Legitimate payment prompts will be consistent across pumps and typically part of the pump's design or embedded touchscreen. If you see a paper sticker with a Venmo handle or QR code placed awkwardly on the machine, that's an immediate red flag. Many gas stations offer official apps or loyalty programs, such as Exxon Mobil Rewards+ or Shell's Fuel Rewards, that integrate contactless payment and provide extra security. If something feels off, step inside and pay at the counter. If you do spot a suspicious sticker or believe you've sent money to a scammer, you can file a fraud report directly through the payment platform you used—whether that's Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal. You should also alert the gas station manager so they can remove the sticker and inspect other pumps, and consider filing a local police report. Part of what makes this scam so effective is how quickly and habitually many of us use tap-to-pay. As mobile wallets have become more common, used by 53% of smartphone users in the U.S. as of 2023, so has our reliance on speed and ease over vigilance. Scammers aren't cracking systems or defeating encryption. They're exploiting muscle memory. A fake sticker takes seconds to place and can blend easily with a cluttered pump, especially at night or in bad weather. Motor1 reached out to Martice via direct message and to EMVCo via a website submission form. We'll update this article if either responds. Now Trending 'Watched Too Much Fast & Furious:' MK4 Toyota Supra Evades Police on Highway. Then a Trooper Conducts 'Insane' PIT Maneuver 'Can't Unsee It:' Why Are Drivers Flipping Their Ford Logos Around? Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
