Found money in a parking lot wrapped around an ATM transaction record. Called bank's customer service number and was told there is no way to track the customer down. Final digits of account number on receipt do not mean anything. REALLY feeling guilty. Do I spend the money?
2006-11-10 11:50:56 · 7 answers · asked by EV 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thanks for your advice. VERY much appreciated.
2006-11-10 12:01:30 · update #1
Don't you think maybe the transaction number on the receipt means something? Maybe I can find out the location of the branch where money was withdrawn. Any thoughts?
2006-11-10 12:03:57 · update #2
The law states that if you have made a resonable attempt to locate the owner to no avail, then the money is yours. If you feel that you have made this attempt, and were not able to locate them, then the money is yours, no need for guilt. However, the best thing to do with money that God throws your way is to give it to someone in need.
2006-11-10 11:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Christian Paragon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should spend the money. The Banks customer service lied to you. They know exactly which account was accessed at the time stamp on the receipt. The account number is in full on the ATM record of that transaction for that time stamp. I found some money once and took it to my local police, in 30 days they said I could claim it.
They gave me a receipt for the Money and ask me to come back.
2006-11-10 20:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think soundwave has sound advice. Make a good faith effort to find the owner, if not, and if you are not destitute, give it to your favorite charity.
How truly refreshing to come across such an honorable person! You made my day.
Here would be my plan.
If you really want to find the owner, go personally into the bank. Leave them the information. Do NOT leave the money. Also, ask if you can leave a note on the bulletin board that the customers can see.
If you think you might want them to not be successful in their search for the rightful owner, skip the bulletin board part.
You don't include the amount, but you can always assuage your guilt by imagining you just saved someone from going out and buying crack or meth.....
2006-11-10 19:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the bank and ask to speak to a customer representative. Ask the rep. if someone reported lost money. If yes, tell the rep to have that person call you. No reputable bank is going to give you customer information over the phone. If no one calls you, then you did what you could.
2006-11-10 19:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y are u feeling guilty but u could post an ad in thr paper and if the person can guess the amount and the final digits of the account # u could give them the money, or donate to charity, or keep it how much is it
2006-11-10 19:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by lex1979x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's terrible news and I'm pleased you have informed me. If you send it to my bank account, then I will transfer it to the relevant authorities.
2006-11-10 19:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bank cant return it to its rightful owner what else would you do with it?
2006-11-10 19:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋