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Paying money in to the bank - error
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My boyfriend went to the bank today to pay £200 in to our joint account. He handed over £200 and the teller asked him to sign a slip. She had put £300 on the slip. He didn't bother to tell her the mistake (so dishonest, but I wouldn't have either!) and then she gave him a receipt stating he had paid £300 in to the account. When we checked the balance of the account immediately afterwards she had credited £300. When we got home we checked online to find that after the £300 was put in it was removed again about 20 minutes later £200 was put in. It would appear she has realised her mistake.
Now, this is the dishonest part... If we went back with the receipt and claimed we had put £300 in, would they have any proof that we hadn't? I am not saying we are going to do this, especially as we would have gone straight back in and told her the mistake if we didn't have to be somewhere very quickly before it closed. So yes, this is definately just one of those 'what if' questions!
Now, this is the dishonest part... If we went back with the receipt and claimed we had put £300 in, would they have any proof that we hadn't? I am not saying we are going to do this, especially as we would have gone straight back in and told her the mistake if we didn't have to be somewhere very quickly before it closed. So yes, this is definately just one of those 'what if' questions!
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So if the receipt says £300 and that Much went into the bank, how would they know it was specifically you that was short
To give you an idea of how powerful there cameras were you could read a newspaper some 20 yards away from where the camera was positioned.
However, I feel compelled to point out that the hypothetical situation that you are describing of going back in to claim "your" hundred pounds is both illegal and without honour.
I have no intention of going back. For a start I can't be physically bothered to do it!
As you said. I just felt the need. Other people may be able and willing, after all.