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multigraincracker

(36,475 posts) Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:01 PM Monday

Went to our bank today.

Going over our accounts I noticed they had made a mistake and added $60k to one. I pointed it out, verbally and they said not to worry, they’d catch it.
So how long can I wait to withdraw it. I have lots of time.

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Went to our bank today. (Original Post) multigraincracker Monday OP

Ya got $60k more than you're supposed'ta have? Let me know where you live. I'll be right over to help you 3Hotdogs Monday #1

I'm afraid they'd catch it if I made a move now. multigraincracker Monday #2

I can help you out with that. LoisB Monday #3

Go through the drive-thru and withdraw all but a dollar. rubbersole Monday #4

It was in my brokerage account. multigraincracker Monday #5

All my accounts are broke accounts. rubbersole Monday #6

wow, turns out I'm missing 60K. I'll be right over. nilram Friday #7

The check is in the mail. multigraincracker Friday #8

3Hotdogs

(14,671 posts)

1. Ya got $60k more than you're supposed'ta have? Let me know where you live. I'll be right over to help you

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:15 PM

Monday

take the money out and I'll put it in a safe place in case they find the error.

multigraincracker

(36,475 posts)

2. I'm afraid they'd catch it if I made a move now.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:21 PM

Monday

I wonder if I waited a few years I might get away with it.

LoisB

(11,817 posts)

3. I can help you out with that.

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:42 PM

Monday

rubbersole

(10,705 posts)

4. Go through the drive-thru and withdraw all but a dollar.

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 04:45 PM

Monday

Then go inside and re-deposit it back into the same account. Call over a manager and shout "Psyche!" You'd have something to tell your grandchildren when they think you're square.