[HELP ON REFUND] WRONGLY SENT $1000 worth of BTC to copper member payment addres

[aysg76]

This story gave me some thoughts.

How all the same falsely demonize BTC users by the media. As if bitcoin is used only by criminals, crooks and just villains. This topic is an example that things are completely different. Btc users are mostly honest and decent people, deserving respect. It is a pity that such cases, which prove the opposite of what the media say, for the most part remain here, within the community, and people simply don't know about such happy endings.

They have portrayed bitcoin in the negative sense from the previous time when it was used in Silk Road but were there not any criminal activities past 2009? It's actually the people who use them and currency is not itself good or bad but how it is being used but the people who still believes Governments and banking houses can easily come across these statements which says btc is bad and other bullshit but those who understands bitcoin at the root levels know it's life saver.Moreover they say it's anonymous but it's pseudo anonymous which means the they can track transactions to some extent unlike Monero but the problem very few cares to listen.Such cases where people get Bitcoin back are not good for any media houses and news channel who only runs after publicity and profits but we as forum members appreciate this kind efforts from theymos and our newbie hero who proves it with his decency human kindness can dilute all the false claims.Happy for @OP as well that he recieved his funds back.

I know how it feel to lose some Bitcoin either by human error or getting scammed as I experienced both and dont want someone to get same feelings.

You have a golden heart man and just recently bumped across this topic and was amazed to see this happening because I have seen or say come across some situations in which the people have enough to enjoy their life and whenever some kind of this human error arises they never return them and said the sender should have been careful before hand.But in the world where there is evil minded people diminishing the negative part of bitcoin you come across as a bright light to endure all the darkness.Best wishes to you man and kind words from you.

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[EZ0010]

Thanks everyone for your kind words, and yes I used a VPN while I was creating my account and I had to pay something like 1$ or 3$ I sent 10$ by mistake and contacted support and theymos refunded me.

I've been reading Bitcoin news since 2013 and started using it in 2016 but didn't have Bitcointalk account, bought first bitcoin in 2017, then really got into Bitcoin from the technical level in 2020, I even used some of the 1000$ theymos sent me by mistake to open a lightning channel on my LN node and I told him when he contacted me I don't have all of the on-chain funds I can send him from LN since I opened some channels and can't close them as it would affect my node rating, thanks to him he let me keep some of the funds as a gift and send the rest.

As for my reaction to the accident and returning the money, tbh and I really mean it, I didn't expect people on this thread to be surprised by my action! I thought this is logical action, the money isn't mine even if I got it and no one knows and I'm totally anonymous I still can't take someone else's money as they don't belong to me and I'm not the rightful owner.

Also I really know how it feels to lose money due to human error, I did it many times, especially nowadays with lighting network you have to keep a backup of your node constantly I lost some funds because I didn't care about the backup and formatted my hard drive by mistake.

[Findingnemo]

I thought this is logical action, the money isn't mine even if I got it and no one knows and I'm totally anonymous I still can't take someone else's money as they don't belong to me and I'm not the rightful owner. I'm not trying to "look awesome" by saying this but I really mean it and I didn't expect people to react this much, maybe that is because of how I was raised?

Astonishing, and you got some rewards for being who you are which is highest merit per post ratio which is 55:1 if I am not wrong.

We don't need a reason to be good, if we are looking for a reason to be good then its not actually who you/we are. Kudos brother!

[Mpamaegbu]

As for my reaction to the accident and returning the money, tbh and I really mean it, I didn't expect people on this thread to be surprised by my action!

We reacted overwhelmingly the way we did because the present world has been literally taken over by immorality, lies, deceits and all manners of wickedness. If this same incident had happened in 1986 or 1996, believe me, no one would've baited an eyelid. You did well as you didn't allow the temptation of greed overcome your action. After all, you had nothing to lose as a newbie if you had absconded and ceased to post here any more and I think that's where that element of surprise of you returning the cash came from among users here. Kudos!

We don't need a reason to be good, if we are looking for a reason to be good then its not actually who you/we are. Kudos brother!

Ideally, yes we don't have to find any reason for being good. Being good should be a way of life. But the sad reality is that we only can give what we have. An immoral mind can't exhume morality. The user was able to return the $1000 because he didn't know how NOT to return it. He acted on his conscience.

[Little Mouse]

I grow up in an Arab country and these types of things we were taught when we are kids, its called "Amanah" which means (trust, ethical and moral responsibility)

We all should be same of you regardless of our religion. No human can be a fraud. People were surprised because most of the times, chances is most joining the forum are scammer as currently we can see that. A lot of people are joining the forum, building reputation and then scamming other people. So, certainly you are different from them, you deserve that appreciation.

[EZ0010]

We all should be same of you regardless of our religion. No human can be a fraud.

Totally agree, I just saw someone here asking where I'm from Lol but I'm with you I believe every nation has its bad and good people.

[lovesmayfamilis]

As for my reaction to the accident and returning the money, tbh and I really mean it, I didn't expect people on this thread to be surprised by my action!

Please accept my respect. Your words, this is exactly what I wrote earlier about simple human behavior. It's nice to hear that you just talk about your act, because judging by the reviews, for some, your act was comparable to a feat.

Stay in the forum. In fact, you shook up the forum, and probably everyone, while writing their posts in this thread, asked themselves how they would act in this situation.

We will not use a lot of pretentious words, but if your example serves to reassess life among those present at the forum, perhaps we will see many similar examples in the future.

My regards

[suchmoon]

Astonishing, and you got some rewards for being who you are which is highest merit per post ratio which is 55:1 if I am not wrong.

~$4 per merit, money well spent.

I'M KIDDING! IT'S A JOKE!!! $4 is too much for a merit, you guys gotta send more merits.

As for my reaction to the accident and returning the money, tbh and I really mean it, I didn't expect people on this thread to be surprised by my action!

This forum is brimful of scammers so your action stands out and that's a good thing (your thing... not the scammers). Too often we take honesty for granted but discuss fraud and lies and other garbage at length.

[m2017]

As for my reaction to the accident and returning the money, tbh and I really mean it, I didn't expect people on this thread to be surprised by my action!

We reacted overwhelmingly the way we did because the present world has been literally taken over by immorality, lies, deceits and all manners of wickedness. If this same incident had happened in 1986 or 1996, believe me, no one would've baited an eyelid. You did well as you didn't allow the temptation of greed overcome your action. After all, you had nothing to lose as a newbie if you had absconded and ceased to post here any more and I think that's where that element of surprise of you returning the cash came from among users here. Kudos!

We don't need a reason to be good, if we are looking for a reason to be good then its not actually who you/we are. Kudos brother!

Ideally, yes we don't have to find any reason for being good. Being good should be a way of life. But the sad reality is that we only can give what we have. An immoral mind can't exhume morality. The user was able to return the $1000 because he didn't know how NOT to return it. He acted on his conscience.

A bad example is contagious.
We create the world around us by our actions. If actions give rise to lies, deception, mistrust, etc., then this only multiplies the negative.

Stories like this are a great example of the fact that everything is in our hands and we need to treat each other the way we want them to treat us. The participants in the events described above remain a vivid example of this.

We all should be same of you regardless of our religion. No human can be a fraud.

Totally agree, I just saw someone here asking where I'm from Lol but I'm with you I believe every nation has its bad and good people.

Decency and honesty are not tied to the nation and are international. It is in such actions as yours that these qualities are manifested.

"A bad example is contagious." Let me add to this that good examples encourage to do the same. I am sure that EZ0010's actions impressed many here and inspired them to take positive actions.

Belief in the humanity of the community grows stronger after reading this topic. User comments contribute to this too.

[Mpamaegbu]

I believe user EZ0010 will easily pass as the first newbie to have risen to a Snr ranked member on the forum in less than a month of being truly active on the forum with just 5 posts. Congratulations! The harder part of the job has already been done for you. All you need now are activities and post count to match it up.

[ShowOff]

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He's one of the best newbie I've seen based on the amount of merit he's received for just one post. EZ0010 managed to get 250 merit "senior member requirements" in one viral post in late 2021. He has built a good reputation for his account simply because of his honest attitude, it's a great return from the community for someone who knows what it's like to lose money on a bad mistake unintentional.

Like you said, if EZ0010 wants to rank up then he has to post more and have enough activity. If he was a quality poster then it was not impossible that he would get 500 merit or 1000 merit for the requirement to rank up to Legendary.

OP, since your problem is solved then I suggest closing this thread. Not to discourage spammers "I'm sure spammers don't dare mess around here", but it's because your problem is solved.

Best advice,

If your problem is solved, please close the thread.

[OgNasty]

OP, since your problem is solved then I suggest closing this thread. Not to discourage spammers "I'm sure spammers don't dare mess around here", but it's because your problem is solved.

Best advice,

If your problem is solved, please close the thread.

Owl give you the same advice.  Owl of the sudden it seems like it's time to close the barn door on this thread before it becomes a real free-for-owl.  If people wanted to keep talking about it though, I'm owl ears.  Following this tail has been a real hoot.  Owl always be glad to read stories like this having a happy ending.  Next time make sure to double check your sending addresses instead of trying to wing it.  A mistake like this could have led to someone getting their talons into your coins.  Stay wise.