So close, yet SOOOOOOOOO far away...
There's a place for me at the right hand of God!! :p
I went to the bank drive-up ATM to check my balance this morning. When I looked at screen, it was asking me if I wanted another transaction. I hadn't even put my card in yet!!
It turns out someone drove off and left their debit card in the machine. I took it out, did MY business and then went into the bank and turned the card in. The receipt showed she had over $1,000 in her account.
I'm friends with the bank President and immediately went to her. She was shocked. I could've EASILY wiped out the entire account. Fortunately, my parents raised me well. There was a $20 bill in the machine as well. Andrea said they'll cut the card up (it's required) and if no one claims the money it'll go into a general ledger account.
I felt great!! I know that if it were MY card, I'd want it returned untouched. This lady was quite lucky because that particular bank is in a bad section of New Haven.
I posted a poll cuz I want to find out what you all think. Be honest now. It's anonymous.
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Couldn't the BANK have done better ?
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Originally Posted by moosmom
It turns out someone drove off and left their debit card in the machine.
There was a $20 bill in the machine as well.
The Bank said they'll cut the card up (it's required)
and if no one claims the money,
it'll go into a general ledger account.
WHAT!??? :confused:
:mad:
I can't beleive The Bank couldn't "locate" the Card-Holder IMMEDIATELY;
review the transaction to verify "cash" had been paid out;
and GIVE BACK the $20.00 ...
All without any need for the "owner" to have to "File a Claim"!
"It'll go into a general ledger account ..." is The Bank saying THEY are going to
"put the money into the BANK's pocket!"
I'd be finding a NEW Bank - one with some ethics.
YOU certainly get a Gold Star to wear proudly!
;)