A Nigerian woman experienced a moment of panic when she mistakenly transferred a substantial sum of N150,000 to her suya vendor instead of her intended Piggyvest savings account. The incident, which quickly gained attention on social media, ended positively when the vendor demonstrated remarkable honesty by refunding the entire amount.
The Costly Mistake
The woman, who goes by the username n0nye_x on X (formerly Twitter), shared her unexpected financial mishap with her followers. She revealed that she had intended to transfer the money to her Piggyvest account for safekeeping but accidentally sent it to her regular suya seller instead.
In her initial post, she expressed uncertainty about how to handle the situation, writing: "I just mistakenly sent 150k to my suya guy instead of my PiggyVest… I don't know if I should call or just calmly wait till evening and meet him." The substantial amount of N150,000 made the error particularly concerning.
Honest Vendor Returns the Money
In a follow-up update that brought relief to both the woman and social media observers, n0nye_x reported that the suya seller had returned the money without any complications. She described the vendor's cooperative attitude, noting that he didn't cause any stress during the refund process.
The woman explained her initial hesitation to contact the seller, but eventually made the call that led to the successful resolution. "He sent it back !! He didn't even stress me and I was skeptical of calling him at first. Nah I called just once and he asked me to send my account number then called to thank him," she shared in her updated post.
Social Media Reactions and Similar Stories
The incident sparked numerous reactions from social media users who praised the suya seller's integrity. Many Nigerians shared their own experiences with mistaken transfers and refund scenarios, highlighting both positive and negative outcomes.
One user, @Debirise6, recounted a similar situation where their boss was debited twice in separate transactions. The Hausa man involved immediately returned the money, while an Igbo woman demanded to keep a portion of the funds before returning the remainder.
Another user, @_muhdrabah, shared their experience of receiving a mistaken transfer of 50k from a Lagos business owner. Despite friends advising against returning the money, the user chose to refund the amount after confirming the error.
The story has resonated with many Nigerians who frequently use digital payment platforms, serving as a reminder to double-check recipient details before confirming transactions. It also highlights the importance of honesty in business transactions, regardless of the vendor's scale of operation.
