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Ethical dilema

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fouldsys
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so 2500 was randomly deposited into my bank account today.

do i:

a) spend it as fast as possible
b) lay low for a while and then spend it slowly
or c) call the bank and tell them about this mistake

your thoughts? and don't be like give me some. provide reasons please.
Jan 11 2010 10:42PM
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BEARS.
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maybe its an anonymous gift from a generous benefactor?
Jan 11 2010 10:43PM
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skeedle
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i would say the bank will catch on pretty fast. and it will be out of there fast.
i would call the bank and tell them.
Jan 11 2010 10:43PM
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Malcolm
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dont spend it right away. id keep it in my account for a while and if anyone asks just say you thought it was yours
Jan 11 2010 10:44PM
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skiminnesota
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false. i bet they would just pull up the records of the last time he logged into his account (im assuming online banking)

everytime i log into my bank to pay a bill, transfer funds, etc. it pops up showing me the last time i logged in to make sure that i have been the only person logging in.

i would call them up and inform them of their mistake. maybe they will throw a $20 or something at you for being honest.
Jan 11 2010 10:50PM
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billay
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just wait it out, dont spend it for 2 weeks or so, usually by then if the bank hasnt taken it back ur safe
Jan 11 2010 10:55PM
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rontonsoop
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id say just lay low but dont touch it. if after a month the balance hasnt changed significantly (drop in 2500$) then id say you are safe
Jan 11 2010 10:55PM
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fouldsys
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actually i just figured out it was money from my grandma for university. haha.

/endthread
Jan 11 2010 10:56PM
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inactive
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bank cashed a 36 dollar check as a 3600 once. i decided to wait a few days, got a letter from my bank saying it had been fixed, and that i would have been up the creek (my fault, not theirs at all) if i had spent the dough.
wait.
Jan 11 2010 10:57PM
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