Random money in my letterbox

LDsquall on 15/09/2015 - 22:05
Last edited 17/09/2015 - 14:15

Hi guys,

So I've been getting these random token amounts of money in my letterbox every month or so for the last few years ever since I've moved in to my property. The amounts vary from 2 dollars to 20 dollars and there is no letter or anything else placed in my mailbox.

Personally I don't mind this too much but it's creeping out my significant other. Anyone else had any similar experience or might know what this money is for?

-Dsquall

Update: Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions! My significant other and I have decided to pool together 200 dollars and donate it to a charity (thinking MSF atm) as well as keep any further money for donation purposes. We'll keep the receipts just in case the person ever makes himself known.

Financial

Comments

  • ChillBro on 15/09/2015 - 22:11
    +40

    Yeah that's for me.

    Please send it through to my bank account along with any interest you've accumulated.

    • Dsquall on 15/09/2015 - 22:17
      +7

      Haha okay. What's ur account number and baby =) and add your mother's maiden name too.

      • Scrooge McDuck on 16/09/2015 - 13:55
        +33

        and baby

        o_0

        • Hellman109 on 16/09/2015 - 16:36
          +7

          Probably autocorrect from BSB? Or he's trying to trade the lucky money for a baby…

        • Dsquall on 16/09/2015 - 19:54
          +34

          I meant baby. I feel like it's a fair trade.

        • lonix on 17/09/2015 - 09:42

          @Dsquall:
          I thought you meant what's your baby's name, so i can guess your password

        • Scrooge McDuck on 17/09/2015 - 10:21
          +1

          @lonix:

          It would've made more sense without the 2nd "and":

          What's your account number? And baby, add your mother's maiden name too. =)

        • ily on 17/09/2015 - 19:35

          @lonix: screw the baby he just wants to save hi ozbargain account

  • wolffram on 15/09/2015 - 22:14
    +16

    Never heard of such a thing - weird. I'd be installing a security camera to find out who and why…

    • Dsquall on 15/09/2015 - 22:16

      Yeah I'm actually considering that but it's a bit complicated getting strata permission in my complex. And the events are entirely random, not sure if a mobile camera will catch anything.

      • enidan on 16/09/2015 - 09:56
        +2

        Don't tell them about the money, tell them that someone is going through your mail and you want to know who. If that doesn't work, mention that you're worried the money is drug money and that there may be consequences if they've worked out it's mistaken identity. Also don't tell them it's been going on for years- they'll be less likely to help you if they know you were lazy about doing something at the beginning.

        • hahaboy on 16/09/2015 - 18:33
          +8

          Between $2 and $20 drug money?

        • kiitos on 16/09/2015 - 20:32
          +6

          @hahaboy:

          Just the cutest teeny tiny joints.

        • enidan on 17/09/2015 - 09:07

          @hahaboy: lol don't have to specify the amount. But if management are refusing to do something, making it seem like it's worse than it is might actually get them off their arses.

        • cashews on 17/09/2015 - 09:50

          They get to lick the baggy clean.

        • Pootie Tang on 18/09/2015 - 09:30

          @hahaboy: Acid

    • Shwayne on 17/09/2015 - 11:09

      Using the money from the letterbox.

  • barginsarelife on 15/09/2015 - 22:22

    Hide a go pro in the mail box.

    • bjdchwr on 15/09/2015 - 22:27
      +15

      Then you might lose it ;-)

      • Bokoshi on 16/09/2015 - 06:53
        +10

        Might be what the 'gift' money is for

      • supervigilante on 16/09/2015 - 09:51
        +31

        Ah.. the long con

    • cannedhams on 17/09/2015 - 14:48
      +6

      Just in case he can recognise someone by their fingers?

  • duchy on 15/09/2015 - 22:27
    +17

    Boo Radley?

  • BigTed on 15/09/2015 - 22:27
    +1

    That is freaky weird, but hey, money is money.

  • illumination on 15/09/2015 - 23:51
    +1

    No idea and no hasn't happened to me and hasn't been discussed amongst friends/peers, but agreed that it sounds creepy (although rationally speaking, hey, it's free money).
    I like the gopro idea, but it won't help you see who the person is. Only the time that it occurs. Might still help.. a little bit?

  • [Deactivated] on 15/09/2015 - 23:58
    +28

    Probably from the next door neighbour, who installed a hidden cam in your bathroom during the open house inspection.

    Seriously though, it's either that the person that lived there before had some kind of financial difficulty - and some nearby old folk still thinks they live there. Or, one of you sleepwalk.

    • secondstory on 17/09/2015 - 15:35

      the person that lived there before had some kind of financial difficulty - and some nearby old folk still thinks they live there.

      Oh no.. this made me sad on too many levels..please make them stahp.. ;__;

  • Davo1111 on 16/09/2015 - 00:00

    who cares, just put it in the money box

  • cheapy on 16/09/2015 - 00:15
    +7

    http://mario.nintendo.com/img/mario_logo.png

    Must collect them all.

    • donnycash on 16/09/2015 - 01:07

      love it lol

  • Cheeper on 16/09/2015 - 00:15
    +1

    The tooth fairy getting the address wrong?
    It's been happening every month for the past few years and you still have no idea who it is?

    • pointless martyr on 16/09/2015 - 00:25
      +5

      Its the ozbargain fairy, handing out money for eneloops, delivery hero, and strange 1c things from TA

    • Scrooge McDuck on 16/09/2015 - 13:58

      The Tooth Fairy always got my address wrong; so did Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

      :[

    • rompastompa on 16/09/2015 - 14:01
      +2

      I recently watched The Grand Seduction, and they'd leave money for a guy to find, to convince him to stay in the town.

      Perhaps someone is putting money in your letterbox so you think the house is good luck. The previous tenants/owners may have been horrible people.

    • pointless martyr on 16/09/2015 - 00:26
      +6

      TLDR

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    • Davo1111 on 16/09/2015 - 00:35
      +3

      you're complaining that a pointless comment wasnt said?

      k

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        • mooboy on 16/09/2015 - 09:39
          +3

          That Australia is in the first world is the exact point of saying "First world problems"

        • pointless martyr on 16/09/2015 - 17:30

          Hey Gnarly - all the negs you are getting indicate you should ease back on the unecessary, pompous verbosity.

          And use more full stops.

          .

        • onetwothreefour on 16/09/2015 - 21:27
          +4

          @pointless comment: i negged because you typed "sommat"

        • stumo on 17/09/2015 - 11:12

          @onetwothree:
          Yeah I stopped reading at that point too.

        • pointless martyr on 17/09/2015 - 11:15

          @stumo: yeh this guy thinks he is some kind of word wizard - the irony is after i pwned him, all he could come up with is calling me a "dipsh*t"

        • stumo on 17/09/2015 - 11:22
          +2

          @pointless comment:
          Mofo doesn't even realize that complaing how nobody called "1st world problem" is, in fact, a 1st world problem.

        • pointless martyr on 17/09/2015 - 11:27

          @stumo: LOL , very good point. It is ironic how the irony escapes someone who regulalry claims to be so darn clever!

    • pointless martyr on 17/09/2015 - 23:56

      Hey old mate, hope u been keeping tabs on this post, in particular user: @stumo made some really valid, yet succint, points!

      Anyways, i'll let u get back to licking your wounds

  • affable on 16/09/2015 - 07:30
    +1

    If its strata, I'm guessing there are a quite a few letterboxes to choose from? Maybe some kid is paying off a debt for breaking a window with his footy, and sometimes gets the wrong letterbox as he's careless … reason for breaking the window in the firstplace, lol!
    Just put a note on the letterbox slot that you don't want the cash, I'm sure it will soon stop!

    • teresakhong on 16/09/2015 - 08:54

      Don't you want to find out why it's coming? Could be a "repayment" for a broken window by a cute kid.

  • x2r9ypbj on 16/09/2015 - 08:21
    -6

    I WILL GIVE YOU MY ADDRESS YES PLEASE I JUST LOVE FREE MONEY

  • inherentchoice on 16/09/2015 - 08:42

    The money is from your secret admirer.

    • Dsquall on 16/09/2015 - 13:57

      I'd hope not to be honest, very creepy thing to do.

  • teresakhong on 16/09/2015 - 08:53
    +1

    Just put the money into a tin until you stumble upon the reason. If you don't find out the reason, donate it to a registered reputable charity.

    Or put a note on the letterbox asking "why is somebody putting money in my mailbox?" and see if there will be a note answering the question one day. Just make sure it's locked. Don't need thievery too.

    • Dsquall on 16/09/2015 - 13:59

      Yeah, the thought of putting a letter and then having a dialogue with the guy/girl might open another whole can of worms though.

    • No ONE on 16/09/2015 - 23:59
      +6

      put a note… "why is somebody putting money in my mailbox?"

      Worst advise ever. You are trying to attract other people to sneak into op's mail box just for couple of bucks. Op would loss more than just the money.

  • maxsdadda on 16/09/2015 - 09:00
    +1

    Install an Arlo wireless camera, no wires, no permission needed hopefully (Although privacy may become an issue).
    I'd just be keeping it all together, even if you throw a complex barbecue or something, Karma can't hit you for that…

    • inherentchoice on 16/09/2015 - 09:40

      The Privacy Act only applies to corporations with turnover in excess of a few million dollars.

      • Pootie Tang on 18/09/2015 - 09:35

        Source? My understanding is it applies to all business. I have adhered to it in work places of 3 ppl to thousands of ppl.

        • inherentchoice on 18/09/2015 - 12:09

          The APPs generally apply to Australian and Norfolk Island government agencies and also to private sector organisations with an annual turnover of $3 million or more.

          http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-act/australian-privac…

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/09/2015 - 09:59
          +1

          @inherentchoice:

          Generally ≠ Always.

          Privacy Act not relevant anyways.

          Need to consult the SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2007 (NSW). If you're in a block of units I'd seek advice before installing or using a camera in a common area (even if it's private property)

  • AussieDolphin on 16/09/2015 - 09:04
    +2

    While this is unusual it could be random acts of kindness? Is there anyone else on your street that has experienced the same? If there has been financial difficulty this could be another reason.

  • DarkOz on 16/09/2015 - 09:15

    Either someone is trying to pay the previous owner some kind of 'debt' or if you are superstitious maybe someone is trying to buy your good fortunes.

  • LeavingTheWheel on 16/09/2015 - 09:25
    +1

    Just leave the money in there and see if they continue to donate.

    Just put a lock on the letterbox and call it a piggy bank.

  • roiboi123 on 16/09/2015 - 09:31
    +14

    put a sticker on your mail box with "Notes only. No change given" or if you want to find out who it is - "Bank cheques only"

    • inherentchoice on 16/09/2015 - 09:43

      Aren't bank cheques an anonymous form of pseudo-cash?

      • roiboi123 on 16/09/2015 - 09:52
        +1

        i've only had to get one bank cheque in my life and it printed my name. This was more than 10 years ago, it might have changed since? or you might be thinking of money orders?

      • ajwatts on 16/09/2015 - 18:04
        +1

        A bank cheque should have your name. A cashier's cheque or money order, not so much.

        • inherentchoice on 16/09/2015 - 18:06
          +1

          There is a difference between a normal cheque and a "bank cheque".

        • TrendyTim on 19/09/2015 - 08:39
          +1

          @inherentchoice:

          The only real difference is a bank cheque is guaranteed not to bounce as the funds become unavailable once you have the cheque made out.

  • jacknthebeanstalk on 16/09/2015 - 09:43

    How much money do you think you've accumulated so far?

  • shtewe on 16/09/2015 - 09:55
    -2

    Surely this has to be drug related payback to the previous owner. Leave a note in the letterbox to advise that their debt is now paid off?

    • kima on 16/09/2015 - 10:25
      +2

      I don't think so druggies don't work like that, and how would a dealer know which druggie it was?

    • Dsquall on 16/09/2015 - 14:01
      +2

      Previous owner was an US expat that lectured at USYD. Not too sure if that excludes or makes it more likely that he dealt drugs through his mailbox lol

  • onlyletters on 16/09/2015 - 13:24
    +1

    Put a notice on your letter box "no drug money please"

    • Scrooge McDuck on 16/09/2015 - 22:34
      +5

      And if I was their neighbour my notice would read:

      "All drug money gladly accepted."

  • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2015 - 13:37

    got to be an oldie with dementia, I bet they're wondering why they can't seem to save anything!

  • rompastompa on 16/09/2015 - 13:55
    +23

    Probably A Current Affair stunt…

    'Mailbox owners pocketing money found in their letterbox'
    'How well do you know your neighbours?'

    or, you're being recorded for a dutch TV show.

  • Donaldhump on 16/09/2015 - 14:24

    do you notice the money in there every morning after you have had a wild night? seriouskly accumulate the money in a tin, saver it and id the person putting it in… either be good samaratan helpong out prior owner/tennent or some kid like the others have said… its interesting

  • Cluster on 16/09/2015 - 14:30
    +2

    I would suggest it's someone with a mental condition (confusion, paranoia, dementia, etc) leaving the money in your mailbox. Sorry to be blunt about it if that upsets anyone. There is no logical reason to leave small amounts of money in someone's mailbox.

    It can't be a child being naive or silly either, as the events have been happening for years.

  • Davo1111 on 16/09/2015 - 14:34
    +11

    old fashioned stake out, when you catch the person, beat them up and take all their money.

    They obviously have too much of it

    • Scrooge McDuck on 16/09/2015 - 16:03
      +9

      old fashioned stake out, when you catch the person, beat them up and take all their money.

      That's a horrible thing to suggest, even for a joke!

       

      Take their money; sure, but leave them with $5 for the bus home.

      • Davo1111 on 16/09/2015 - 18:04
        +2

        if they're dropping in money here and there, i assume they live locally. Not sure i'd spent dollars on a bus ride to leave 20c in someones letterbox

      • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2015 - 21:12
        +2

        Take their money; sure, but leave them with $5 for the bus home.

        Who needs money for a bus these days? They should have an Opal card.

        Take the fiver too!

  • ozzie freddo on 16/09/2015 - 14:37
    +1

    How about a carefully worded note (ie no mention of amounts and frequency so as not to give them any clues to be able to falsify a claim) to all the other residents to see if there is a simple case of mistaken address?…and if you do solve the mystery, please come back and tell us about it.

  • moraldk on 16/09/2015 - 14:39
    +9

    Hey take it in your stride I once found Six hundred dollars in my post box accompanied by an unsigned card simply saying;"God loves you" It had a black horse galloping with the mane caressing the sky. I guess you could say that the gift came from a dark horse. Just say thank you and aim that one day you find yourself on the flip side…

    • banzini on 16/09/2015 - 15:59
      +1

      lol nice, i like this, well constructed post

    • danield on 16/09/2015 - 17:06
      +6

      You'll know where it came from when you wake up with the horse's head in your bed..

    • Davo1111 on 16/09/2015 - 20:34

      wut?

      Is this a modern version of Bel-Air?

    • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2015 - 21:18
      +3

      I feel for the person who came down after their obvious trip to realise they just gave away $600 to a stranger.

      • GameChanger on 17/09/2015 - 22:30
        +2

        Sometimes you have so much, $600 is pittance.

    • Scrooge McDuck on 16/09/2015 - 22:36
      +1

      On that topic, if anyone's in need of more followers:

      I for one could believe in anything for six hundred dollars!

  • Looking4Bargians on 16/09/2015 - 15:33
    +5

    Ashley Madison is returning your money :)

  • sergun on 16/09/2015 - 16:09
    +3

    I assume you didn't read Stephen King's 'Finders Keepers'? You should read it - same story, random money in the mailbox.

    • llllllllllllll on 16/09/2015 - 17:03

      Man… I've just checked the book thinking about reading it and then realised you might have spoiled it for me now :(

    • Dsquall on 16/09/2015 - 19:50
      +3

      Oh man, not a stephen king novel, I don't wanna wake up with some random dude standing over my bed.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2015 - 21:22
        +1

        I don't wanna wake up with some random dude standing over my bed.
        standing over my bed.
        standing over..

        hmm that's not how I expected the sentence to end..

        my mind.. the gutter ;)

  • unknown on 16/09/2015 - 17:30
    +3

    Hmm, must have the auto dialer set to the wrong address…

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