South Carolina woman who found $100 bill under her windshield wiper praised for driving home before retrieving it
Published on Aug 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Aug 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A South Carolina woman is the subject of a lot of praise for her online warning on the $100 bill scam that includes finding money tucked under your windshield wiper.
The video, which has almost a quarter of a million likes on TikTok, comes from Georgetown, South Carolina.
It concerns the woman being left a $100 bill placed on her car.
But the woman has warned of the danger of accepting it before driving home.
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South Carolina woman finds money – but it’s not out of generosity
Today’s story comes courtesy of the situation of a South Carolina woman.
Ann-Marie Baranofsky came back to her car after going on a dinner date with her husband a few days ago
Baranofsky, of Georgetown, South Carolina, came back to her car after the meal and found a $100 bill lying underneath the windshield wiper.
Naturally confused, Baranofsky took the bill to the local bank, where the teller told her to contact the police.
In response, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s office issued a statement warning drivers.
“Scammers are counting on you to get out of your car once you see the fake $100 bill under your wiper blade.”
“Once you get out of your car to retrieve it, you have allowed that person instant and easy access to your vehicle and its contents.”
“There are no $100 bill fairies out there, so do not fall victim to this scam.”
TikTok user posts potentially vital advice on $100 bill scam
Thankfully, this situation does not happen often – but it has led to a viral video about finding money under your windshield wiper.
TikTok user @Eveline.Strode published a video over the weekend, and it has earned over 237,000 likes.
The video, captioned, “tips that could save your life”, comes with extremely practical advice.
She gave advice on what to do in this situation: “If you see a newspaper or anything in the back here, it’s because they want you to get out of your driver’s seat and come grab this.”
@eveline.strode be aware! tips that could save your life
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So, why is the TikTok user worried? Well, it’s for a very good reason.
“When you go to grab this, they’re going to take you. You’re in a vulnerable position. Never get out of your car if you see a newspaper, money, or a piece of paper.”
It might be a very popular video – but it could prove to be an extremely important one for other potential victims of the $100 bill scam.
It is a timely reminder of how important it is to remain vigilant, especially when you are out and about in your car.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
