2007-12-14 08:44:44 · 15 answers · asked by Yahoo Man 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes!!! !!!
2007-12-14 08:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Mother 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Typically you would report it to the police and there would be a waiting period (I believe it is generally 30 days) for someone to claim it (they would need to provide proof of some sort - a bank receipt or something that would make it very probable that the money was theirs). I believe if no one claims it then it would go to you. Mind you the police aren't going to put up a flier (imagine how many people are "looking" for "their" $500.00 out there) - they would try to match it to any calls they received about someone losing the money. Also keep in mind, keep $500 now - you may loose $5000 later, best to have honest intentions to avoid karmic repercussions.
2007-12-14 17:25:02 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it's illegal, but it would definitely fall under the unethical umbrella. The best thing to do would be to turn it into the police. Some police depts will let you keep it if no one claims it after a certain period of time. It just depends on the local ordinances.
2007-12-14 16:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by bffer1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is legal to keep it. There is nothing to identify your $500 to my $500. Out of curiosity, I thought the largest note in circulation is $100? I am taking about US Dollar.
2007-12-14 18:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who said 'yes' apparently didn't read your question clearly. No, it is not illegal to keep money you find on the street.
2007-12-14 16:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Illegal to keep it? No I don't think so....what else are you supposed to do with it?? Leave it there? I think that if it's indoors, such as at a restuarant or mall, you should turn it into the lost & found, or customer service desk.
2007-12-14 16:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by saxcat00 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not illegal to keep the money. the law requires you turn it in to the police and if no body claims it in 30 days its yours to keep.
2007-12-14 16:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by big boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can keep it, as long as you didnt see who dropped it. If its inside a wallet which includes identification, you cannot keep it, it's considered theft as you know who the owner is.
2007-12-14 16:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this loose money ? Then no. If it's in a wallet with ID in it, then it's boarderline...In a bank bag ? Not legal.
2007-12-14 16:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an amount that large, you have to give the owner a certain amount of time to claim it.
2007-12-14 16:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you are supposed to turn it in and if it is not claimed it is yours
2007-12-14 17:02:55 · answer #11 · answered by datsleather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋