TSR STAFF: Rachell S b0mbchell
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#Roomies, stay away from these viral trends chile! According to USAToday, over the weekend TikTok videos went viral, claiming people could get “free” cash from
#ChaseBank ATMs. However, Chase clarified it was a glitch, and those involved were actually committing fraud.
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The videos showed users depositing large checks at ATMs and quickly withdrawing smaller amounts before the checks cleared, thinking they’d discovered a little loophole. In reality, this was check fraud—a criminal act. Chase addressed the issue and warned against attempting this trend.
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The trend exploited a banking rule that allows partial access to check deposits before they fully clear. Some TikTok users celebrated with cash, but others later showed negative account balances after the checks bounced.
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A spokesperson from Chase bank said...