Comments on: “Our Computers Don’t Make Mistakes.” http://secondthiefbestthief.com/shortstories/2011/07/02/our-computers-mistakes/ Short stories by Anthony Olszewski Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:06:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Stepjac345 http://secondthiefbestthief.com/shortstories/2011/07/02/our-computers-mistakes/#comment-161 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:17:48 +0000 http://secondthiefbestthief.com/shortstories/?p=39#comment-161 Interesting how the rules for a bank differ so vastly than those for a customer – regardless of the brand. I once deposited business funds into an account other than the intended; I telephoned the bank immediately the error was realised, seeking assistance; what do I do to recover those mistakenly directed funds. The bank’s response? Nothing!
The explanation? If a customer deposits or transfers funds to an unintended recipient, how can the bank be held accountable, after all, it could be a ruse! Advice received was that the only way such funds could be recovered was if the accidental recipient agrees (emphasis on ‘if’ and ‘agrees’) to return the accidently begotten funds.
Fortunately, the accidental recipient agreed to return the funds, without obligation by law; purely as (an honest) gesture.

Given this, how can the article in discussion occur? Easy; the ‘house’ always wins (I forget now, was I discussing a Bank or Casino!).

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