We all have a tendency to be in a hurry and overlook an ATM's message, thinking that possibly the machine has refused our request to withdraw money. As a result, we leave without realising the cash has been released.
In most cases, we wouldn't be aware of it, and even so, some might have taken the cash without reporting it to the authorities.
But not Huzaimi Tahir.
He went to an ATM a few days ago at the MRT Bukit Bintang and discovered that there was a sizable sum of cash still on the machine when he wanted to withdraw money.
Next, after taking the cash for safety, he attempted to call the number listed on the machine but was unreachable.
He used Twitter to share his experience in the hopes that he might connect with the individual and help the process through the power of social media.
Following that, Rapid KL got in touch with him and informed him that they would review the CCTV footage to identify the individual but that they would need to wait for further help from MEPS because they wouldn't be able to determine the person's contact information based on the footage.
In the DM, it's seen that they had given him permission to keep the money for safekeeping as well.
While he mentioned contacting the authorities, he continued by saying that it would be best for him to keep the money because he personally had trust issues with them.
After a day, it has been clear that social media is a blessing in disguise since he was able to track down the individual!
They have provided him with the transaction information from their online banking account, and he has also confirmed the amount to verify that the money was indeed lost by the right individual.
It's reassuring to know that there are good folks out there that are honest.
Kudos, Huzaimi for doing the right thing!