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April Fools joke from the bank?

April 1, 2010

Ugh, I just had a stressful morning.

We learned from Dad, that he was not able to successfully withdraw from the ATM. No cash came out! And when he did a balance inquiry, the screen showed that it was already withdrawn. Ugh again.

Anyway, I told him not to worry as we find ways to send him some cash. I also told him to call the bank’s customer care to report the incident. I know my Dad dislikes dealing with banks, he even told me he’s in a bad mood because of what happened. I was already grumpy inside, letting out a thousand sighs when I noticed that the bank slip details he gave me was kinda weird especially the balance, it was 911.

I tried to check the bank account balance online and guess what, the money is still there! Whew! I told him to withdraw the money from the ATM’s own bank and not in other banks’ ATM to be sure. Could it be the bank’s way of playing April Fools on their clients huh? Maybe they messed up their financial management application with a project management software, what do ya think huh?

April Fools or not, the incident was not really a fun way to start the day but thank God, everything’s okay now. Dad will just go to the bank, this time at the ATM’s own bank, just to be sure.

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