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So I just gave up $7k

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mAdMaLuDaWg

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So on Saturday, I received mail from a lawyer. I thought it was junk mail but after I opened it, I find a check made out to MY NAME for the amount of $7k. My second thought was that it was a fake check, but upon reading the accompanied letter I find out that there was an overpayment of taxes on the condo for the past 5 years and the check was my share. Well the only problem with that is I just purchased the condo a few months ago.

I read it over and over again to make sure there was any way it could be mine but to no avail 🙁. So I called the lawyer yesterday evening letting him know of the mistake in a voicemail. Today morning I receive a call from the lawyer and he starts very rudely and asks me why I called his office. I ask him whether he listened to my voicemail and he says no (I wonder how he got my name then?). Anyway, I explained to him what happened and he repeatedly thanks me a number of times and tells me to send the check back to him.

Next I call the guy who I bought the condo from.. he too had no clue that this was happening and thought I was joking. I gave him the contact info for the law office and he thanks me and hangs up.

Neither the lawyer or the previous owner knew what had happened. I could have easily pocketed $7k... but my damn conscience wouldn't let me :|
 
Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
So on Saturday, I received mail from a lawyer. I thought it was junk mail but after I opened it, I find a check made out to MY NAME for the amount of $7k. My second thought was that it was a fake check, but upon reading the accompanied letter I find out that there was an overpayment of taxes on the condo for the past 5 years and the check was my share. Well the only problem with that is I just purchased the condo a few months ago.

I read it over and over again to make sure there was any way it could be mine but to no avail 🙁. So I called the lawyer yesterday evening letting him know of the mistake in a voicemail. Today morning I receive a call from the lawyer and he starts very rudely and asks me why I called his office. I ask him whether he listened to my voicemail and he says no (I wonder how he got my name then?). Anyway, I explained to him what happened and he repeatedly thanks me a number of times and tells me to send the check back to him.

Next I call the guy who I bought the condo from.. he too had no clue that this was happening and thought I was joking. I gave him the contact info for the law office and he thanks me and hangs up.

Neither the lawyer or the previous owner knew what had happened. I could have easily pocketed $7k... but my damn conscience wouldn't let me :|
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Panzy.
 
Originally posted by: finite automaton
Originally posted by: mAdMaLuDaWg
So on Saturday, I received mail from a lawyer. I thought it was junk mail but after I opened it, I find a check made out to MY NAME for the amount of $7k. My second thought was that it was a fake check, but upon reading the accompanied letter I find out that there was an overpayment of taxes on the condo for the past 5 years and the check was my share. Well the only problem with that is I just purchased the condo a few months ago.

I read it over and over again to make sure there was any way it could be mine but to no avail 🙁. So I called the lawyer yesterday evening letting him know of the mistake in a voicemail. Today morning I receive a call from the lawyer and he starts very rudely and asks me why I called his office. I ask him whether he listened to my voicemail and he says no (I wonder how he got my name then?). Anyway, I explained to him what happened and he repeatedly thanks me a number of times and tells me to send the check back to him.

Next I call the guy who I bought the condo from.. he too had no clue that this was happening and thought I was joking. I gave him the contact info for the law office and he thanks me and hangs up.

Neither the lawyer or the previous owner knew what had happened. I could have easily pocketed $7k... but my damn conscience wouldn't let me :|
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Panzy.
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Seconded.
 
So you gave money back to some bastard lawyer? Screw that. He probably just pocketed it since the other owner lost rights after they sold (or some crap like that, I'm sure the lawyer will find a reason)
 
dude, one way or the other, they will find a way to get their money back after they figure out the mistake.

it's like when bank accidentally deposit some amount to your account, after they sorted out the error, the money you once "had" will be gone.
 
It was made out to you?

I would have read the letter and said "OK", and went straight to the bank. lol
 
Originally posted by: Pollock
Well, you still have the check, right? May as well deposit it?
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Well, that would be fraud. And since he spoke to the lawyer who's office issued the check and was told to mail it back, it would be idiotic to deposit the check now.
 
Originally posted by: Brainonska511
Originally posted by: Pollock
Well, you still have the check, right? May as well deposit it?
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Well, that would be fraud. And since he spoke to the lawyer who's office issued the check and was told to mail it back, it would be idiotic to deposit the check now.
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It was made out to him. They fucked up. They're very lucky he even bothered to call.

The only way anything would happen is if either the previous owner or the law firm realized their mistake, which seems unlikely since mailing a check would be the final step in the process.

And then, they would have to sue him to get the money back.
 
should have contacted the original owner and been like


hey you wanna make a quick 1k? then pocketed the other 6k....(it was in his name right?)
 
Originally posted by: andylawcc
dude, one way or the other, they will find a way to get their money back after they figure out the mistake.

it's like when bank accidentally deposit some amount to your account, after they sorted out the error, the money you once "had" will be gone.
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This. There's no way the mistake will go unnoticed. It's $7k, not $7.
 
Originally posted by: ricochet
Originally posted by: andylawcc
dude, one way or the other, they will find a way to get their money back after they figure out the mistake.

it's like when bank accidentally deposit some amount to your account, after they sorted out the error, the money you once "had" will be gone.
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This. There's no way the mistake will go unnoticed. It's $7k, not $7.
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They issued it to the current owner. I see no mistake.
 
You did right. They could have figured out the error later and legally demanded the money. People assume that if it's in your name you're all set and you can cover your ears when the phone starts ringing. They're wrong.
 
Originally posted by: nerp
You did right. They could have figured out the error later and legally demanded the money. People assume that if it's in your name you're all set and you can cover your ears when the phone starts ringing. They're wrong.
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They can demand the money back all they want.

To get any action they would have to take you to court - and win.

A check made out to my name is the same thing as an envelope full of cash.

Edit: I'm not saying this is the right thing to do, I'm just saying I don't think they have much of a leg to stand on legally.

I wonder how easy it would be to win in court? People make mistakes all the time. I think this would result in the person in charge of the project getting fired, nothing more.
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: nerp
You did right. They could have figured out the error later and legally demanded the money. People assume that if it's in your name you're all set and you can cover your ears when the phone starts ringing. They're wrong.
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They can demand the money back all they want.

To get any action they would have to take you to court - and win.

A check made out to my name is the same thing as an envelope full of cash.

Edit: I'm not saying this is the right thing to do, I'm just saying I don't think they have much of a leg to stand on legally.

I wonder how easy it would be to win in court? People make mistakes all the time. I think this would result in the person in charge of the project getting fired, nothing more.
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They have quite a bit of a leg to stand on legally.
 
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