Social media cash drop trend spreads across U.S. cities

Social media accounts are driving a growing trend of 'cash drops' across various American cities, prompting people to scramble through urban environments to find hidden money. Accounts on platforms like Instagram post videos showing large amounts of cash being left in public spaces such as parks, bushes, pipes, and trash bins.

Participants often find the money hidden in unconventional containers, including candy bags, takeout boxes, and paint cans. The trend has been observed in cities including New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, with videos showing winners locating the funds within minutes of the posts being uploaded.