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Lost Debit Card

by Thomas Wilkinson
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Last night I stopped on the freeway for gas in a not so nice area of town. A few minutes ago my bank called. Seems I dropped my debit card and some one I'll never meet took the time to put it in an envelope with a note and take it to the bank. (They couldn't find a phone listing for me.) Security camera only shows young lady in a head scarf leaning out and putting the envelope in the night deposit. We tend to get very cynical in our business dealings. Some days I think everyone must be a schemer, a scammer, a serial refunder, a con artist or something along those lines. Somewhere in Tampa there is at least one honest person who will go out of their way to do something for someone without expecting any recognition or reward, She's driving a beat up red Dodge Caravan. If you see her wave and tell her I said Thank You.

Thomas
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I hope people realize how much of a difference they can make with acts of honesty and kindness such as this.

    I hope that every scammer and content thief that reads this understands exactly how low a lifeform they really are and opts to drop cannibalism as a lifestyle.
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  • Profile picture of the author waterotter
    Thanks for sharing that Thomas. It reminds me of the good ole fashion reporting we used to hear and/or read about.

    There really are a lot of good samaritans out there, unfortunately their good deeds and acts of kindness can't compete with the blood curdling headlines in today's news world.

    I guess, like everything else, it's a sign of the times. I'm not proud to be apart of "this day and age" as we know it.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    Doesn't seeing people doing the right thing just give you a "warm fuzzy"?

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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    Well, she didn't go TOO much out of her way. For the record, I would do the same. But yeah, there ARE some nice people. Too bad that so many others try so hard to make that not true.

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  • Profile picture of the author IM Ash
    WOW...

    Here I am thinking the world is ridden with evil and every man (or woman) is for him/herself.

    Thanks for sharing your experience! Although you may never track her down just by echoing this story you have cast a light.

    The world is as bad as we make it!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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    Someone mailed my passport to me when I lost it a few years ago. There's some really awesome people out there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sunfyre7896
    That is somewhat surprising, but I can see it happening. In my opinion, I would say about 50 to 60 percent of people are still honest enough not to use someone else's card, although this may have to do with fear of getting caught. The true question is whether they would return a wallet with credit cards and cash as well. In that scenario I would definitely return the wallet or any money that I found on the ground if it had identification to it to the proper place. Now, if I found straight cash lying on the ground, I'd be tempted to keep it. For example, 3 $100 bills on the ground alone. I suppose if it was a bank zip bag with $20k I might have to turn that in. Maybe.
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    • Profile picture of the author seasoned
      Originally Posted by Sunfyre7896 View Post

      That is somewhat surprising, but I can see it happening. In my opinion, I would say about 50 to 60 percent of people are still honest enough not to use someone else's card, although this may have to do with fear of getting caught. The true question is whether they would return a wallet with credit cards and cash as well. In that scenario I would definitely return the wallet or any money that I found on the ground if it had identification to it to the proper place. Now, if I found straight cash lying on the ground, I'd be tempted to keep it. For example, 3 $100 bills on the ground alone. I suppose if it was a bank zip bag with $20k I might have to turn that in. Maybe.
      Only 50-60%? I would HOPE that about 70%, at least in most US cities, wouldn't use it for one reason or another. NOT necessarily because they were honest! A couple people stole some credit cards of mine AND, if the clerks were honest and just, they would have been ARRESTED at the first attempt to use them. They were *****VERY***** ethnic, and looked ethnic, and NEITHER of my names matches up. If I were a sales person there I would ask to see ID.

      I should say that some areas in the US ARE worse, and I have heard of many countries that are worse. Some may be BETTER though!

      Steve
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      • Profile picture of the author ThomM
        Good story Tom.
        Sounds like someone knows about Karma
        I found a debit card in my banks ATM machine one time.
        I was running late, but I still went in the bank and turned it over to a teller.
        I'm a big believer in Karma and know I could easily loose my debit card
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