when you see money on the cash dispenser on an ATM machine, is it illegal to take it?

Question

esp. when you haven't even inserted your card.

Answer 1

if the money has been left there by mistake and the ATM is in a store then give that money to the clerk and tell him/her what happened (that you found it). If the ATM is in the back or side of a bank then give that money to the manager or receptionist and tell them what happened. ALWAYS remember that there are cameras around and if you take the money you will be seen on camera and there's a strong chance you could be charged with theft. So you need to get that somebody elses money out of your hands ASAP. If you take it to the cashier or teller then that is shown on camera as well and you are in essence protecting that person's money by doing the right thing.

Answer 2

how often does this happen?? Of course it is illegal to take it..this is not like finding money on the street. Its bank property.
There are always camera at these atm's...you want to be front page news, with your picture plastered on the cover??

Answer 3

Yes it is illegal to do so. It was on the news a few weeks ago. The cops are going after the people who failed to be honest and turn in the money.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070728/D8QLG4OO0.html

Answer 4

Return the money. There's an old saying in the collection business, " If you're gonna be a thief, make sure you can retire from it".

Answer 5

no , thats illegal because that money that is in the atm machine is the person before you . you should give it back with the managment .okey !

Answer 6

Illegal, i don't know.
Immoral, definatly yes. Return it to the bank, they'll ask questions, but it is the ethical thing to do.

Answer 7

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