Did the bank make an error in my favor?

[HiTek21]

I called the bank up to see if a check had cleared and I checked the balance and the balance is higher than what I should have. I checked the recent activities and last Monday there was a deposit for 100 dollars. I don't remember cashing any checks and I know I did not get any extra money from my job. I only get paid every other Thursday's and they won't just deposit money into the account without a written authorization first. Should I be concerned that there's this extra cash in my account or should I go ahead and spend it.

 

[datalink7]

DON'T SPEND IT!

If there was a bank error, they will eventually find out and take the money back. Then you will be $100 short all of a sudden.

Best bet is to call the bank and ask what's up.

 

[jpeyton]

Banks don't usually make mistakes. I'd get details about the deposit before spending any of it.

 

[Extrarius]

If you discover it was actually a bank error but they deny that it is an error, DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY! If you do, and they find out any time later that it was a bank error, you can get in trouble with the feds for fraud even though you told them it wasn't your money and they said it was.

 

[prvteye2003]

I was paying bills online the other day when I noticed my balance was about $2000 higher than what I showed it to be. Yeah, good advice, don't spend it.

 

[HiTek21]

I think I have an idea of where this extra money might have come from but I'm still going to talk to a Customer Service Rep tomorrow to be certain. I don't wanna get into financial trouble.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: HiTek21
I think I have an idea of where this extra money might have come from but I'm still going to talk to a Customer Service Rep tomorrow to be certain. I don't wanna get into financial trouble.

Let me guess, you landed on community chest.