AND THE OWNER CALLS TO ASK IF I FOUND IT, SHOULD I SAY NO AND CASH THE MONEY ORDER SINCE PAYEE IS BLANK?
2006-08-21 15:40:24 · 13 answers · asked by Sock it to you 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
KEEP IT!
2006-08-21 15:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by giovanni1928 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure of the legal ramifications of this particular question since it is more of a moral one I believe. It comes down to this: are you a moral person? Are you going to take something that doesn't belong to you? Are you going to justify it as since it's in your vehicle it's now yours, possession is 9/10ths of the law, etc? Those are the questions that you really need to ask yourself.
1) Is there going to be some sort of legal ramification to cashing this check? Will you somehow get in trouble?
2) Will you be able to accept knowing that the money was not really yours?
Hey if you can get away with it physically and mentally and sleep at night go for it. That's 5k in your pocket. Though remember that if you cash the check you'll put your name on it and the person who wrote the check could see who cashed it through their bank. If it was a business transfer or personal check or what have you it may come back to haunt you if they find out you lied.
2006-08-21 22:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by scottinfwb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is up to you but they will be able to trace it to you and if you do not have any proof that the check was meant for you. Then you will spend that much money in court cost and legal fees. I would give it back if he knew it was there it must be his. I think you could get a few years for theft or fraud if you cash it. If it was cash money I would say it is yours.
2006-08-21 22:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only an idiot does not know a money order can be traced back to the person who cashed it..
2006-08-21 22:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by festus_porkchop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the best policy
2006-08-21 23:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by bbbandit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it back...I'm sure you know better. What if it was there rent or food money or medication money?????HUMMMMM
Are you a thief or an honest person?
2006-08-21 22:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by smile4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be a decent human being ( there are very few left nowdays) and give it back. if the tables were turned you would wish for him to give you back the check.
2006-08-21 22:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must of been sick that day in kindergarten and religious school. do unto others as one would have done to you
2006-08-21 22:49:07 · answer #8 · answered by IRISH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well... in all honesty yeah you should tell the owner, but... what the h*ll, shopping spree it is!!!!
2006-08-21 22:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by roadrunner1977 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends....how do you look in an orange jumpsuit?
2006-08-21 22:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, depends, finders keepers, but if the last owner is really in a financial prediciment, you could give it back.... but...........
2006-08-21 22:47:33 · answer #11 · answered by CanadianPirate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋