never intended to inply you were a mong sorry if thats the inpression you got but on your point of "check your change" clearly you didnt or you would have noticed at the counter you had too much. sounds like you had a right dizzy blond serving you lol

I must be the only one kep the money

About the check your change thing.

In most places this is more of a warning. At a shop I used to work in, we just used to take their name and count up at the end of the day. If we were up what they said we were owing htem, we'd give it them back next time they came in.

No immediate refunds though.

I can't believe the number of replies that advise rushing back to the shop in order to correct THEIR error. It's their mistake, so they should be the ones inconvenienced.

Trying to keep the cash is wrong. You may think that your conscience will suffer for at least - oh - 10 minutes but then the realisation will dawn that they may try to get the cash back through the courts - and this could turn out to cost you more than the sum involved.

Best to put your hand up, then your conscience is clear. But let them do the rushing around. It could work to your advantage if they decide that the sum is too small for them to pursue. And let's face it, few companies would be willing to spend much more than a couple of hours recovering £50.

If they think they're dealing with a mug, on the other hand, they'll be quite happy for you to screw up your plans for a day, pay for the travel to return the cash to the shop and, if you're lucky, accept apologies from the store manager. It's equally likely that they'll end up making you feel responsible for the mistake in the first place.

Originally Posted by putteesinmyhands

I can't believe the number of replies that advise rushing back to the shop in order to correct THEIR error. It's their mistake, so they should be the ones inconvenienced.

Trying to keep the cash is wrong. You may think that your conscience will suffer for at least - oh - 10 minutes but then the realisation will dawn that they may try to get the cash back through the courts - and this could turn out to cost you more than the sum involved.

Best to put your hand up, then your conscience is clear. But let them do the rushing around. It could work to your advantage if they decide that the sum is too small for them to pursue. And let's face it, few companies would be willing to spend much more than a couple of hours recovering £50.

If they think they're dealing with a mug, on the other hand, they'll be quite happy for you to screw up your plans for a day, pay for the travel to return the cash to the shop and, if you're lucky, accept apologies from the store manager. It's equally likely that they'll end up making you feel responsible for the mistake in the first place.

My thinking too. as much as I have got a conscience, I know that big companies don't.
I will wait out and see what they say if they ever catch up with me, like you said maybe not for £50 effort cost/ratio, if they do, I will ask them to come to my house to pick it up which incidently I doubt it as they got the wrong address also they will have to prove I have got the extra $100 as my invoice says otherwise.

I am basically an honest person myself yet I am cynical enough to know that all companies if they can will try to screw you out of any money in anyway they can for nothing.

so for now will wait out and see what they come up with.

If its a big chain personally i would keep it. Im not a thief but like they say at tills please check your change etc etc.
If it was small independant buisness etc i would return it.
Im not a thief and have not stolen anything in my life. Check your change mistakes cant be rectified later on etc etc.
Im sure they woudnt have a leg to stand on. You signed for it etc etc.

[quote="semper"]went to Travel agent last week to buy some foreign money and was counted out to me, I accepted and signed paper work, etc

Went back today to buy some more currency of a different Country, they asked whether I got a letter as I was given $100 more than I should have, I should get $110 instead when I went home and checked I discovered I got £210, my paperwork said "$110 paid out at this rate etc"
since I haven't yet seen the letter I would imagine it is a letter to ask for the $100 back.

Should I be worried that they may try some strong arm action or tell them tough your mistake and ignore the letter if it arrives.

sensible advice please[/quote

Honesty is the best policy ,Phone the travel agent and advise them they have made a mistake and that they have given you two much currency .
Yes it may be a genuine mistake that the travel agent made and in my opinion being honest and respectful is worth more than keeping money which dont belong to you

If they ask for it back return it - simple.

I would work on the principle that the person who handed it over to you in error may have to make up the shortfall from their own pocket.

When they ask for it,give it them back.
You`ll not be out anything,and will feel the warm glow of being a decent human being.