The ATM Machine That Gave Out Free Money


Submitted by soraya452
July 27, 2012 - 42 weeks 5 days ago

It sounds too good to be true but I promise you it is no lie. An England bank really did give out free cash to anyone who used it. The Lloyds TSB cash machine in Ipswich began gives out double the money to anyone who withdrew cash.

The world quickly got round and more and more people began to crowd around the the machine waiting to use it. It wasn’t long before the police were alerted and put a stop to it where they waited for bank staff to arrive and put the faulty machine out of service.

It is thought that over 30 people benefitted from the faulty machine. It is doubtful that Lloyds will recover its losses.

Surprisingly this is not the first time this has happened, another bank also gave its customers double the money a few months back. It has never be revealed to the public what causes the glitch so I wonder if the people down at the banks have figured it out yet?

I know I would be very happy if an ATM began giving me some free money, maybe one day a fault will happen at the ATM that is two minutes from my house, that would certainly be nice. 


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BruceW's picture
BruceW

Dishonest not to give the extra money back, but I can understand how people would be tempted.

Submitted by BruceW on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 17:49.
soraya452's picture
soraya452

I just find it funny that the banks screwed us now this happens. Karma.

Submitted by soraya452 on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 18:22.
BruceW's picture
BruceW

I agree, but one could also say that two wrongs don't make a right.

(Funny isn't it how there is always a saying to back up one's own view, not matter what it is!)

Submitted by BruceW on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 18:30.