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What else are you supposed to do? Ignoring the deposit isn't really an option. It can cause a number of problems, and the problem will only get worse with time
by retrac 7y ago
What else are you supposed to do? Ignoring the deposit isn't really an option. It can cause a number of problems, and the problem will only get worse with time. For one thing, the tax man will notice a large enough deposit and start asking questions. Which means you'll have to prove they aren't your funds, probably with expenses involved. It could also screw up eligibility for means-tested programs. It also means you can't close the account, since you need to withdraw the funds to do so, but withdrawing those funds would leave you exposed to a charge of theft.
There's unavoidable headaches and potential expenses here.