Thursday, June 5, 2008

$1 Million Dollar Mistake

Last night, I heard a couple had a $1 Million error in their checking account. They went to make their deposit at a local bank (not to be named). When she asked what their current balance was, the teller handed her back her receipt with a total amount in her account that was over $1 Million -- WOW! She said her account only averages about $700 per month. My first thought -- time to make a withdrawl!
So what would you do? Honesty and integrity are definitely challenged in a day where mostly everyone is struggling for that extra dollar. This couple felt it was pretty nice to be a millionaire, even if it was only for 24 hours.
They told the teller the balance was incorrect. In the end, a wire transfer was deposited to their account incorrectly, and the money was given to the correct individual.
As Earl would say (My Name is Earl, NBC) "As you go through life, fixing the errors you have made, I've learned a thing or two about karma, and part of keeping good karma is sharing it with others. If you want a better life, you need to be a better person. Karma, you gotta love it!"
So here's to the honest couple -- may karma come your way for being honest. I hope you win the lottery!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow! Did they at least get to keep the interest for the day it was in the account?