dink Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 My umm 'Friend' has a heating system that is a pre-payment system you top up at the shop, he put £10 on it last week and it registered he had £643.89 on it. He thought that was odd and carried on using it, this week its still at the same balance, and he has plenty of Hot water and heating if wanted. Now Mrs Dink, i mean his Wife is wanting to report it and get it fixed, the downside is he will have to start paying for his heating again. When it broke down in the winter it took 3 weeks to get it fixed, my question is what would you people do in the same situation, my friend awaits your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZZFAYE Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 if your "friend" leaves it and they find out ite bill will be huge depending onhow long it takes. personally i would report it just because eventually they will find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Another option your 'friend' may consider would be to not say anything but make sure they put the money aside to cover being found out. Of course I would not even consider doing this. I would own up straight away. Honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Stop stealing something which isn't yours. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan B2 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Maybe you have built up a credit on the meter, and when they do the 6 monthly or yearly meter readings they credit it back to your meter? That has happened on our gas meter several times. I'd give them a call, and even if it turns out to be an error, then at least you will have only built up a small debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selphie Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Maybe the shop got it wrong, and topped up by the wrong amount? I'd ask at the shop and see if they've misplaced £600 odd quid. I really don't think the gas company would make a mistake like that. Failing that, definitely report it, from fear of getting stung with a massive bill in the future. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozy Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 if your "friend" leaves it and they find out ite bill will be huge depending onhow long it takes. personally i would report it just because eventually they will find out My sentiments exactly! Plus, if the system is having a wobbly turn, it could decide to go in the other direction and decide there's no credit, so it'll stop working and it's a bit nippy to be without heating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysdad Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Stop stealing something which isn't yours. Simples. I love these holier than thou posts by people who would probably be the first to nick anything given the opportunity. Wont someone think of the children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Would i heckers say anything Go for it keep your shop nice and warm the cold weathers coming,Enjoy your nice cosy shop and extra cash . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cll23 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 press an hold the A button in it will tell you if you in any debt if its zero then maybe shop as done something wrong i once got £100 on gas an had only paid £10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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