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£350 free or give it back?

Scot Gas sent me a cheque for £350 - no bill, no letter, no explanation just a cheque. :beer:

Do I have rights to keep it once cashed? :rolleyes:

I am not a customer with them. I was - but closed accounts over 12 months ago.:eek:

Can I keep it legally or do I have to give it back?

cheers - neppie!

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  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    You can't keep it if they sent it by mistake and ask for it back. Until then you can "look after it".

    Maybe it's a refund for overpayments you made when you were a customer?
  • MoneyMiser
    MoneyMiser Posts: 571 Forumite
    n3ptun3 wrote: »
    Scot Gas sent me a cheque for £350 - no bill, no letter, no explanation just a cheque. :beer:

    Do I have rights to keep it once cashed? :rolleyes:

    I am not a customer with them. I was - but closed accounts over 12 months ago.:eek:

    Can I keep it legally or do I have to give it back?

    cheers - neppie!


    You could always put it into a savings account. If they have made a mistake and ask for it back you can give it them back and keep any interest you make on it :)

    MM
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