A routine trip to the cash point turned into an absolute shocker for one man after he discovered a receipt revealing a jaw-dropping bank balance of £1,542,842.16.
The anonymous finder, known only as Dan, was using an ATM on Strutton Ground in Westminster when the machine dispensed the previous user's transaction slip instead of his own.
"I couldn't believe my eyes," Dan told the Mirror. "I just saw this huge number and thought, 'Is this real?'. I've never seen that much money in my life."
A Major Security Worry
The incident has raised serious questions about banking privacy and ATM security. The receipt contained no personal details like the account holder's name, but it did show the full account number and sort code.
"It's a massive security flaw," Dan explained. "If I was a criminal, I could have done something with that information. It shouldn't be that easy to see someone's full account number."
What Should You Do?
If you find yourself in a similar situation, banking experts advise the following:
- Do not share the information online or with anyone else.
- Shred or securely destroy the receipt immediately.
- Consider informing the bank involved so they can alert their customer.
This bizarre blunder serves as a stark reminder to always take your receipt and ensure your financial details remain private.
