[Dilbert San Diego]

I wonder if it’s really “theft” if the money ended up in their account by mistake?

Legally speaking, I mean, they didn’t “steal” it.

Legally speaking, I see they are required to pay it back. I just question if it’s really “theft” if they had nothing to do with this money ending up in their account in the first place.

[libertylover]

Good question.

[DoodleDawg]

I wonder if it’s really “theft” if the money ended up in their account by mistake?

The money ending up in their account by mistake wasn't theft. Spending it once it got there was.

[Nifster]

Yes they did steal it. It’s not their money. It doesn’t belong to the bank. The money belongs to another individual

You slackers sound like democrats

[Nifster]

By the way I’ve watched tv shows where local PD leaves a car unlocked with keys in it. When a thief decides to start the car and drive off the doors get locked and the engine is killed. Perp is arrested for grand theft auto

It ain’t yours. Don’t take it or use it

[DivineMomentsOfTruth]

Yes, it is theft when you take something you know doesn’t belong to you.

[ifinnegan]

“Legally speaking, I mean, they didn’t “steal” it.”

They did when they used it.