Received an international CHAPS payment into my bank for 1500????

cakey

I have just checked my online banking and it is showing a CHAPS payment for £1500 in to my account. This has come from an international bank, no idea what its for.. i know the money isn't mine so have no intention of keeping it, I'm more worried about how someone got my account details in order to pay some thing in.

the reference is EBANKGO40944714 my bank said they have no more details on it so can't help... what should i do

BillTrac

I wouldn't worry too much about how it got into your account. All it needs is one incorrect entry on the account number and there you have it. It's the account number that is used electronically, not the account holders name. It's not like anyone could use your account number to take anything out, otherwise why have it on cheques?

I would wait and see if a query is sent, once the originator realises the money hasn't reached it's intended destination.

Just don't spend it!!

cakey

i won't spend it just felt uncomfortable as it was an international payment and we both have been paid so have money in the bank and didn't want anyone having access to the account.

Dr_Cuckoo3

google search indicates that it may be a withdrawal of winnings from bet365


http://forum.bettingadvice.com/showthread.php?t=58799

KingElvis

Big things like that happening are bound to draw in the fraud team like a tramp on a kipper

cakey

must be bet 365 then, i will wait for it to be recalled

izools

cakey wrote: »

my bank said they have no more details on it so can't help... what should i do

Bullplop.

Their money laundering team can trace it and return it. Don't let the front end monkeys fob you off.