Accidental money transfers happen more often than one might think, with stories of unexpected deposits making headlines from time to time.
Photo via X (@irriananana)
Whether due to a simple typo or a mix-up of account numbers, these incidents can lead to surprising windfalls for the recipients—and a scramble to rectify the mistake.
In a recent viral story, a woman known as @irriananana shared on her X account how she unexpectedly received a substantial amount of money in her bank account.
She recounted how RM30,000 was mistakenly transferred into her account, leaving her puzzled about the sender's identity.
After waiting two weeks for someone to claim the money, Irriana decided to take action herself. She set up a separate 'tabung' (savings) account and moved the RM30,000 into it to resist any temptation to spend it.
In her post, she explained, “Someone accidentally transferred RM30K to me. I waited 2 weeks for someone to claim it, but eventually had to trace the owner myself.”
Her proactive approach paid off. After a month of searching, she finally contacted the rightful owner. He explained that the transfer was a mistake due to an incorrect account number.
“I asked for a receipt, the transfer amount, his ID, when and what time, and we did the transaction with an agreement. I felt sorry and worried that if it was some old man’s money for going on Hajj, it might get frozen,” Irriana shared.
Wah, her honesty is very inspiring! Irriana’s actions remind us all of the importance of integrity, even when faced with unexpected windfalls.
