Texas McDonald’s Employee Arrested in Springtown After Allegedly Double-Charging Drive-Thru Customers and Pocketing Hundreds
SPRINGTOWN, TEXAS — A McDonald’s employee in North Texas has been arrested after authorities say he carried out a drive-thru payment scam that allegedly targeted dozens of customers. Police in Springtown say the employee double-charged customers’ credit cards and kept the extra money for himself, resulting in an estimated $700 in stolen funds. The suspect has been identified as Giovanni Blount, 19, according to information released by law enforcement and local media.
How the Alleged Drive-Thru Scam Worked
Investigators say Blount processed customers’ legitimate payments through McDonald’s point-of-sale system, then used a personal payment device to tap customers’ cards a second time without their knowledge.
Authorities allege the unauthorized second charge typically ranged from $10 to $20 per transaction, with the extra money routed to an account under Blount’s control. Police believe the scheme was carried out repeatedly, impacting numerous customers who visited the restaurant’s drive-thru.
Public Alert Issued to Customers
The Springtown Police Department issued a public alert warning residents who recently visited the McDonald’s location to review their credit card statements for suspicious activity.
The alert prompted several customers to come forward after noticing unexpected additional charges, helping investigators piece together the alleged pattern.
Arrest and Investigation
Blount was taken into custody following the investigation. Authorities have not released details about how long the alleged scheme lasted or whether additional suspects may be involved. Police say the investigation remains ongoing as they work to identify all affected customers and determine the full financial impact.
Reminder for Customers to Monitor Accounts
Law enforcement officials emphasize that payment fraud can occur quickly in high-volume environments like drive-thru lanes, where transactions move fast and customers may not immediately notice discrepancies.
Authorities encourage consumers to regularly review bank and credit card statements and report any unfamiliar charges promptly. Further details regarding formal charges, court proceedings, or potential restitution have not yet been released.
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