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keep the money

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lessonslearnt · 07/03/2023 16:32

long time lurker, years ago when i was 23 l had a very intense affair with a man l met. It ended after his wife found out and threatened to dump him at my door. I didn't want this so it ended. He was more invested in it and tried to come back after the dust had settled but l said no. I regret it and put it all behind and have moved on, its 2,5yrs since. During the affair this man looked after me financially used to help me pay for some bills etc. We haven't actually seen each other but once in a while he will email/ text me not really saying anything but asking how l am and if l am happy. Anyway last week he put a large amount of money in my account, at 1st l was confused as l didn't know where it came from but on checking reference l realised it was him. I have not asked for money from him, infact l have not contacted him. I emailed him and he said it was an inheritance and wanted to share it with me as l helped him when he was down? he said not to tell his wife as she would leave but has declined to give me his details so l can send back. Whilst l am tempted to keep it l do not want to be linked to him at all. I am also afraid of his wife as she was horrible when she found out about the affair and threatened to drop him and his children at my parents door where l lived at that time. I do not wish to go through that again.

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lessonslearnt · 08/03/2023 08:42

Thank you all , l will call the bank and say it was put in error. I will let him know, l liked the charity suggestion but if he is hiding money from his wife then l could end up getting involved if she finds out.

He is in his 50s.Whilst he is wealthy in his own right, his parent died and he inherited money that's what he told me. As for me keeping the money l wouldn't be able to hide it from my partner, he would question if l suddenly afforded a new car.

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GoodChat · 08/03/2023 08:51

Don't bother letting him know. Cut contact with him.

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 08/03/2023 09:37

Invest the money and cut all contact. A fool and his money are soon parted.... You didnt ask for it, he gave it to you. Yu can always return it if he wants it in future. In the mean time, make money

GoodChat · 08/03/2023 09:38

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 08/03/2023 09:37

Invest the money and cut all contact. A fool and his money are soon parted.... You didnt ask for it, he gave it to you. Yu can always return it if he wants it in future. In the mean time, make money

She can't do both cutting contact and returning the money in future.

UnshakenNeedsStirring · 08/03/2023 09:41

GoodChat · 08/03/2023 09:38

She can't do both cutting contact and returning the money in future.

He can always find her if he wants. I assume he knows where she works or lives.

GoodChat · 08/03/2023 09:46

🤯

emptythelitterbox · 08/03/2023 11:37

JunkinDonuts · 08/03/2023 06:30

Wind em up and watch em go.
Do any of you really believe this rubbish??

Not really, but it's a bit of entertainment.

lessonslearnt · 08/03/2023 13:35

I am going to return it,tempted as l might be l don't wish to be involved with him. Also someone said it could be money laundering, l don't know how that can be.
Cheers everyone

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purplecorkheart · 14/03/2023 13:30

lessonslearnt · 08/03/2023 13:35

I am going to return it,tempted as l might be l don't wish to be involved with him. Also someone said it could be money laundering, l don't know how that can be.
Cheers everyone

Were you able to return the money op?

UdoU · 14/03/2023 15:46

I am also afraid of his wife as she was horrible when she found out about the affair

Oh hun, you poor thing, she should not have been horrible to you, it's not your fault, he was the married one, she should have been more understanding and let him live with her and continue to see you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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