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Printableretina said: The moral aspect: Of course you should return it. You realized it was someone else's money, and yet you still took it. That's stealing. The fact that you had her card and thereby her identity but didn't give the money back (to the bank) immediately anyway doesn't exactly make things better.
The legal aspect: Since you've stolen her money you've already incriminated yourself, so bringing the money back won't make that undone and you might get busted when you hand it over. On the other hand, if you don't give it back then it will be even worse if they do catch you. It's your call. the corruption aspect of it: the person JD hands the money to at the counter will keep it if they can get away with it, they have mouths to feed. | |
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ZombieKitten said: retina said: The moral aspect: Of course you should return it. You realized it was someone else's money, and yet you still took it. That's stealing. The fact that you had her card and thereby her identity but didn't give the money back (to the bank) immediately anyway doesn't exactly make things better.
The legal aspect: Since you've stolen her money you've already incriminated yourself, so bringing the money back won't make that undone and you might get busted when you hand it over. On the other hand, if you don't give it back then it will be even worse if they do catch you. It's your call. the corruption aspect of it: the person JD hands the money to at the counter will keep it if they can get away with it, they have mouths to feed. They might, but then at least JD is in the clear, morally speaking. | |
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retina said: ZombieKitten said: the corruption aspect of it: the person JD hands the money to at the counter will keep it if they can get away with it, they have mouths to feed. They might, but then at least JD is in the clear, morally speaking. he could choose somebody needy to give it to, who needs it more than a bank employee | |
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ZombieKitten said: retina said: They might, but then at least JD is in the clear, morally speaking. he could choose somebody needy to give it to, who needs it more than a bank employee Well, he can't take it for granted that they will steal it. And if he doesn't even try to give the money back to its rightful owner, then that wouldn't be the best moral solution, in my opinion.  | |
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retina said: ZombieKitten said: he could choose somebody needy to give it to, who needs it more than a bank employee Well, he can't take it for granted that they will steal it. And if he doesn't even try to give the money back to its rightful owner, then that wouldn't be the best moral solution, in my opinion.  of course | |
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You theving bastard!
IT's a tough call JD, I can see why you are now guilt riddled. It is a bit late to ask us AFTER you buy the camera though
IT's done now, your lucky day, the poor ladies bad luck day. I wouldn't give a fuck about security cameras and card tracking etc, they are not gonna bother with that for such a small ammount of cash. Happy is he who finds out the causes for things.Virgil (70-19 BC). Virgil was such a lying bastard! | |
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This thread's great, but it needs pics, and now it can have them! 
But seriously, you've got to make this right, but as others have said, you should be as clued up as possible first. It'll be alright. 
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Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear. There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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JDInteractive said: Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear.
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JDInteractive said: Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear.  | |
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Repeat after me: Habla ingles? Keep saying it to people until someone says: Si. Then, tell them what happened. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Genesia said: The most important phrase to know in the language of the country you are visiting: Do you speak English? (Or whatever language you speak.)
Repeat after me: Habla ingles? Keep saying it to people until someone says: Si. Then, tell them what happened. I did and do. There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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JDInteractive said: Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear. Good for you! Glad it all went well! [Edited 4/26/07 6:58am] | |
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well wasn't that a bit of excitement?
 you are a good man jd... slightly poorer, but a good man
so how do you feel about the resolution? will they attempt to get the money back?  She couldn't stop crying 'cause she knew he was gone to stay | |
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JDInteractive said: Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear. they must have been suckers for a giant smiling Mr.Happy http://www.fatpossum.com/...0329-1.mp3
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JDInteractive said: Well, its all sorted. I withdrew the full amount this morning from an ATM and went along to the bank to explain the situation. Unfortunately they said that they could not keep the money. I called the British Consulate to seek their advise and they said it was silly of her really to leave the machine without her card and that I have havent incriminated myself. They also suggested that I go to the police to make a statement which I did. I gave them the full amount and a statement and they gave me a receipt for it.
Job done. Conscience clear.  !!!!! And you didn't even have to go without a camera! 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Wow!
Good for you JD, Bask in your righteous glory  Rock n roll baby | |
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Good for you, you did the right thing because y'know this isn't the same as you finding money on the street or sidewalk.  Well done!! | |
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There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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Well the police are notoriously corrupt here so goodness knows whether they will attempt to return the money although I was assured they would. I believe Ive done everything I can now. As far as I am concerned, I feel mightily relieved. I had a terrible nights sleep last night as it weighed heavy on my mind. Im just glad I can look forward now. There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never meant to Glad it was resolved J.D. | |
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LleeLlee said: Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never meant to Glad it was resolved J.D.  |
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usually when you bribe the cops there they don't give you a receipt! Wow, things have certainly improved over there
j/k (sort of, we had to bribe the cops several times on our trip  ) | |
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ZombieKitten said: usually when you bribe the cops there they don't give you a receipt! Wow, things have certainly improved over there
j/k (sort of, we had to bribe the cops several times on our trip )It sounds like you had a bit of a raw time in Argentina. I respect your comments here and I take them on board so thanks. Where did you go and can recommend? There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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JDInteractive said: ZombieKitten said: usually when you bribe the cops there they don't give you a receipt! Wow, things have certainly improved over there
j/k (sort of, we had to bribe the cops several times on our trip )It sounds like you had a bit of a raw time in Argentina. I respect your comments here and I take them on board so thanks. Where did you go and can recommend?
I had the best times and the worst times, we were there for 5 weeks in 2001. Iguazu you already saw  BEST. THING. EVER.
The scariest, and still most exciting time was driving from Mendoza to San Rafael, a 4 hour drive in a hire car that stuck out like dogs balls. Everyone said whatever you do, don't stop.  we were sure we would be held up and robbed driving across the desert at night, with a 10 month old baby.
we were there when one peso = US$1, which totally made everything twice as expensive as it was for us at home - breakfast cereal $8 WTF!! | |
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Christopher said: They arent two fat ladies.  There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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