Man urged to drop complaint after losing $2000 in bank transfer

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 4:03pm

A man has been told to drop a complaint after losing $2000 due to a bank transfer error. The loss occurred when he entered the incorrect suffix in the recipient's account number. Financial Services Complaints Ltd has responded to the complaint.

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1. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 3:33pm

   One digit wrong, $2000 lost: Man who paid money to wrong account urged to drop complaint (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 21 May 2025, 4:00pm

   One digit wrong, $2k lost: Man who paid money to wrong account urged to drop complaint (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 4:03pm

   One digit wrong in bank transfer, $2000 lost (opens in new tab)