Incredible but true: how a simple mistake can drastically change a person’s life.
Dan Saunders, the waiter who became a millionaire due to an ATM error.
In our country, the idea is growing that emigrating offers possibilities for economic advancement. One of the most sought after destinations by Argentines is usually Australia, a country that offers benefits for immigrants who want to work there. While it is true that with a waiter’s salary it is possible to lead a decent, albeit austere, life, Dan Saunders It would seem to serve as a perfect example of the possibilities of becoming a millionaire by emigrating.
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Well, it’s not quite like that. The young man had a fairly regular life. He had no shortages, but he didn’t have great luxuries either. One night of drinking with friends in 2011, when he ran out of money to continue drinking, he was forced to go to the ATM looking for cashand so completely unexpectedly he found the formula for infinite money.
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How Dan Saunders made his fortune
That night, when he went to withdraw money from his bank account, the teller would not allow him to see his balance. Believing that he did not have enough funds to withdraw 200 Australian dollars, he tried to transfer from his credit card and the device rejected said operation, after 2 or 3 attempts he gave up. Without hope, he tried to withdraw $200 from his salary account and unexpectedly the teller gave it to him, even without allowing him to see how much he had left. Apparently, the transfer from your credit card was made, but the bank did not register it, so it seemed not to exist and the money appeared in your account without knowing where it was deposited from.
Thus, surprised, he returned to the bar and continued drinking. But out of curiosity, before returning to his house she passed by the mysterious ATM again. He tried to get 500, he could, then 600 and again it was possible. Stranged, he returned to his house. And in the following days he continued to carry out these operations until withdraw 1.6 million Australian dollarswhich began a life where deprivation ceased to exist.
How Dan Saunders’ millionaire life ended
Between expensive luxuries, restaurants, hotels and trips, as I took out more money, the guilt increased. Dan had constant nightmares about the police finding him and capturing him, so decided to contact the bank and confess the situation. For this, he was sentenced to 12 months in prison for theft and fraud. However, he was released and accepted 18 months of community service in addition to a commitment not to commit crimes again.
After serving his sentence, he decided to tell his complete story in 8 chapters of a podcast that was a total success. And currently, according to The West newspaper, they are looking to bring his story to the movies.
What happened to Dan Saunders after the confession
Currently, after having completed 18 months of work for the community, Dan Saunders went from being a millionaire to return to his job as a restaurant waiterwhere he earns $22 an hour.
