I remember as a kid that if you found a dollar on the ground, it was a good day, and if you found a five-dollar bill, it was a very good day. It would then mean a trip to the 7-11 for some baseball or football cards and candy, maybe a Slurpee! Finding money was a cool thing for a kid. Today, there is a chance of finding a very nice stash of cash, and people in New Jersey are on the lookout!

 

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Right now, here in New Jersey, there is a person known as "Mr Cash Drop" who is leaving hidden money for people to find with no strings attached. Just use the clues he leaves, find the money, and enjoy.

 

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Who Is Leaving Hidden Money Around New Jersey?

According to a recent article by the New York Post, his nickname is Mr Cash Drop. "A New Jersey man named Sam, known as 'Mr. Cash Drop" has sparked a viral trend by hiding cash in public places and posting clues on social media, creating scavenger hunts that help everyday people find money and ease financial struggles amid economic hardships."

 

A couple recently found a $500 treasure in Jersey City. The couple plans to use the cash stash as an emergency fund for their baby, and as you can imagine, they were thrilled when they uncovered the money that had been hidden.

 

Who is Sam, the "Mr Cash Drop" man?

Sam is a 42-year-old man who recently moved to New Jersey, and he has begun doing this scavenger hunt simply to help folks, bring smiles to faces, and have some fun. As for how long Sam and his Wife Trina plan to do the game? “I plan to do it until the fun runs out.”

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