In A Happy Incident, Stranger Returns Mistaken Money Transfer

A 'X,' formerly Twitter, user @medusaflower took to the social media platform and shared an incident where she mistakenly sent money to an incorrect number and recounted the response of the stranger who received it.

Her story gained significant traction after she shared it on the micro-blogging platform, quickly going viral. Many individuals expressed their admiration for the stranger's compassionate actions.

The Heartfelt Incident

In her tweet, @medusaflower wrote, "I accidentally sent money to the wrong number and encountered someone incredibly kind and understanding. I must admit, I was quite anxious for a moment." She also included a screenshot of her conversation with the stranger.

I sent money to a wrong number and met someone as crazy and nice as can be.
For a minute I was sweating 😁 pic.twitter.com/wwUJtcb63s

— A.D (@medusaflower) September 8, 2023

The screenshot depicted @medusaflower's realisation that she had transferred money to the wrong recipient and her subsequent request for a refund. Initially, the stranger playfully remarked that they wouldn't return the money, but they ultimately did so.

One of the greatest concerns is accidentally transferring money to someone through a UPI app and not showing the kindness to return it. After all, how likely is it that someone would willingly give back money received from a stranger, especially when the chances of being traced are slim? Nevertheless, it might be hard to believe, but there are genuinely compassionate individuals in this world.

The tweet posted on September 8 has garnered over 67,000 views since then. It has also received more than 500 likes and numerous comments from people who commended the stranger's act of kindness.

One user commented @MohammedZawid, 'There are always some good people in the world.' Another individual wrote, 'The happiness we get when we see or meet " goodness " is priceless ain't it?'

While one user said, 'Always nice when people restore one’s faith in humanity!' On the other hand, one user jokingly commented, 'Never seen the chat option ever used on a UPI app!'

Not The First Incident

Last year in September, upon receiving her first salary, a young girl from Malaysia decided to make a heartfelt gesture by surprising her mother with the money. Unfortunately, in her enthusiasm, she accidentally transferred her entire salary to an unfamiliar bank account without verifying the recipient's details. Her mother, upon realising the error, provided the recipient's contact number, enabling Fahada to reach out to the unintended beneficiary.

After explaining the situation to the recipient, they responded by suggesting that Fahada consider the mistaken transfer as an act of 'charity.'

In a subsequent video update, Fahada shared that the individual did, in fact, return the money the following day, albeit with a touch of theatrics.

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