CALIFORNIA, Md. – Jugging, a form of theft that includes robbery, has recently emerged as a concerning crime trend in Maryland. This crime occurs when a suspect follows a victim from a bank, ATM, check cashing service, or other financial institution. It is considered a crime of opportunity, as targets are selected based on visible clues such as cash in hand, bank envelopes, or cash bags.
Victims of jugging are approached, threatened with violence, or assaulted while the suspect demands the money or aggressively takes the cash bag. Authorities are urging the public to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to this crime.
Here are tips to help you identify and avoid becoming a victim of hugging:
- Be aware of surroundings i.e. suspicious persons or vehicles near the location
- Record suspicious activity as mentioned above
- Stay vigilant at institutions
- Limit large cash transactions, utilize cashier’s checks
- Mix up your routine, i.e. change time and location of banking activities
- Conceal valuables, i.e. use trunk of vehicle
- Use drive-thru services to reduce risk
- Use caution at ATMs, i.e. avoid counting/displaying your cash
- Discreetly handle cash, i.e. put money away quickly
- If followed, head to a crowded well-lit area and contact police
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They didn’t mention the most important one carry a handgun. My two buddies go with me everywhere I go. Smith and Wesson
do you live in this state, or are you an out- of- state user?
Born and raised in Md. and I still live here You don’t have a conceal carry permit?
you know, I was looking at Primary time, for a survey about the 2nd amendment, how the candidates stand on the 2nd amendment + you know, dog gone it, I didn’t find 1.
Yes, I know them well.
Be courageous enough to not be loyal to banks or credit unions. Have a back- up. Really, how can you be loyal to them when they use credit scores (unapologetic ally)_ + then don’t tell you a website to go to with instructions on how to improve your score. That means by how many points, in how much time + is it something I can do? If we’re told we have to use a payphone once a month, thats not gona happen.
a bankss/ credit unions suggestion that you use an atm may be their way of telling you you’re not welcome in the lobby/ you’re not welcome inside. Yeah, we can’t stand him. Ok, offer him an ATM card and tell him how he can use it.