Can't believe you'd do that, Panther. Would you really steal money from someone just because of their stupidity??
would you???
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Can't believe you'd do that, Panther. Would you really steal money from someone just because of their stupidity??
I would be daft to think that 135 quid was mine to keep. I would have alerted the bank to the error.
In Flashy's case, in earlier years, I would have, and have, done the same. However, your putting alot of trust in the person you give that money to rather then the company they work for.
I now would take a different tack. I'd have waited outside the ATM machine as the person would shortly notice the money gone and come on back. If I hadn't the time, I'd have left a note on the machine or with the bank to have the person get in touch with me.
I just put myself in the person's shoes that "lost" their money. I would sure hope and trust (but probably not expect) the money be returned to me!
Brian
In Flashy's case, in earlier years, I would have, and have, done the same. However, your putting alot of trust in the person you give that money to rather then the company they work for.
I now would take a different tack. I'd have waited outside the ATM machine as the person would shortly notice the money gone and come on back. If I hadn't the time, I'd have left a note on the machine or with the bank to have the person get in touch with me.
I just put myself in the person's shoes that "lost" their money. I would sure hope and trust (but probably not expect) the money be returned to me!
Brian
I think the lass must have been a little naive thinking that someone's just dropped £135 K into her account for a shopping spree !! Surely it might have crossed her mind to check out where the dough had come from !! By the looks of it she's going to have a bit of time to reflect upon her mistake !!
Sad that you have to think that way these days isn't it?
When I worked in a bank there used to be a standard joke that you could leave any amount of money lying around and it would stay exactly where you left it but put a pen down and you'd never see it again.
this actually happened to me, i recieved my bank statment through the post on my way to work opened it whilst having a brew, lo & behold i had a grand (1,000) too much in my account ...mmmmm what did i do? took timeoff work went straight to the bank asked the cashier to checkmy account she came back & said it was mine (no1) i asked her to check it again (no2) said it was mine again, then i saw the undermanager & asked him to check it, they both went off together, came back said it was mine (no3), i then said ."if i draw the whole amount would that be ok" the reply was yes .........i did keep telling them it wasn't mine .................i then saw my friend peter the bank manager so i asked him to check it for me, so off they went , bank manager, undermanager, cashier to check ........after another 20 mins they came back to tell me it was not mine (thank god ) it was someone same address different town ..........i then got a letter off the bank telling me i was overdrawn £6 the cheeky b*****d's .......i was told later i could have legally kept & spent it with no come back as it was a mistake by the bank .
I know as a man of principle it wouldn't affect your actions, but the amount was actually £135,000. In your Micky Mouse money over quarter of a million dollars.
I'd have opened a high interest account bunged the lot in there so that when they came for it I'd have at least made a few quid , but also have the money to pay back.
Of course she knew it wasn't hers. (Actually I loved the quote of "some of hte expenditure was run of the mill like Asda and Tesco's. Othere things were more exotic like a £10,000.00 holiday and items from Simply pleasures and Anne Summers."
With regards to Flashy's £350, I'd have done the same there is a huge difference between a corporate entity and an individual.
, but also have the money to pay back.Of course she knew it wasn't hers. (Actually I loved the quote of "some of hte expenditure was run of the mill like Asda and Tesco's. Othere things were more exotic like a £10,000.00 holiday and items from Simply pleasures and Anne Summers."
With regards to Flashy's £350, I'd have done the same there is a huge difference between a corporate entity and an individual.
I think that about 'sums' it up, there is a big difference between the two, right is right wrong is always wrong. this young lady knew the money was not hers, a calculated mistake, with the benefit of hindsight she may have been well rewarded, but most importantly she would have her good name intact.
I know as a man of principle it wouldn't affect your actions, but the amount was actually £135,000. In your Micky Mouse money over quarter of a million dollars.
Aw Rindy, I knew it was that big of a number. I was so concern with not having that little pound symbol on my keyboard, I just wanted to spell quid right. And actually, with the weakeness of the $$$$$$$$$ it amounts to ~$171,435
.Brian
Aw Rindy, I knew it was that big of a number. I was so concern with not having that little pound symbol on my keyboard, I just wanted to spell quid right. And actually, with the weakeness of the $$$$$$$$$ it amounts to ~$171,435
Brian
Brian , Its good you dont work in a Bank, actually its $271,435
Flashy you did the right thing , they would have had you on camera anyway , like that woman on the bus from Blackburn gobbing on the pensioner
Thanks ossy kid , karma on its way , I asked about this about a year ago in another thread, finally got the answer
, ok next question where is where do I find the Euro key ? thanks
I didn't realise that this daft bint was from Blackburn. Look at these quotes from her:
So she knew it wasn't hers and she should have reported it immediately. She knew she only had £6.59 in her account.
Hmmmm.... chav-tastic logic eh? So she went in and stole £500 the day after she realised. She knew she was committing an offence.
How do you manage to spend £33,000 in sex shops? On second thoughts, don't tell me. 
I hope they throw the book at this woman, but suspect they won't do. They'll probably end up taking a few pence per week from her benefits.
So she knew it wasn't hers and she should have reported it immediately. She knew she only had £6.59 in her account.
Hmmmm.... chav-tastic logic eh? So she went in and stole £500 the day after she realised. She knew she was committing an offence.
How do you manage to spend £33,000 in sex shops? On second thoughts, don't tell me. I hope they throw the book at this woman, but suspect they won't do. They'll probably end up taking a few pence per week from her benefits.
Brian , Its good you dont work in a Bank, actually its $271,435
Have we found his Achilles' heel?
More maths questions in the AW quiz please.
No....I would know it wasn't mine and my conscience would not let me spend any of it. I would notify the bank of their error and hope they would recognise my honesty and donate a few quid to my account.
LOL....yeh right and they'll stop bank charges too
the bank made the mistake, so tuff, they should not be allowed to ask for it back, the silly twit who transfered it in the first place should pay it back
I don't pay any bank charges. It would not be my money, and it would be dishonest of me to use it.
mistakes happen, if the DWP overpaid me I would have to pay it back, and what is more I would expect to pay it back.
mistakes happen, if the DWP overpaid me I would have to pay it back, and what is more I would expect to pay it back.
Panther, suppose you worked in a bank and were expected to make up any discrepancies at the end of the day........would you feel that was fair?
The girl knew that the money was not hers yet she continues to spend it.....totally daft.
The girl knew that the money was not hers yet she continues to spend it.....totally daft.
After saying all that, we should not expect to get a reward for doing what is, essentially, the right thing.