> Then why isn’t it illegal for a bank to make an error and keep _your_ money if the reverse is never going to be allowed to happen?
It… is.
The difference is that the bank (1) is often in a better position to automatically recover funds from you when they discover an error than vice-versa, (2) has better resources for collection via civil process if they aren’t in a position to automatically recover funds, and (3) has better connections with law enforcement to use if there is any indication of a criminal exploit.
It… is.
The difference is that the bank (1) is often in a better position to automatically recover funds from you when they discover an error than vice-versa, (2) has better resources for collection via civil process if they aren’t in a position to automatically recover funds, and (3) has better connections with law enforcement to use if there is any indication of a criminal exploit.