GUILTY

I went to 7/11 this morning to withdraw some money, there's an ATM there that run by my bank so I do not have to pay any fees.  First, I checked my balance to see how much I can withdraw, then I looked down and saw the $20 bill.  I looked around and nobody was there.  After finishing at the atm, I waited for 10 mins to see if anyone comes back to look for that 20, there's one person came to the atm, but he indicated no sign of looking for that 20 or asked about it.  I did not want to give it to the 7/11 clerk, she problly just put it in her pocket after I leave if I gave it to her.  Anyway, I went home with an extra $20, yes I felt guilty bc the money wasn't mine, but at the same time, I couldn't find a reason not to keep it. 
if you were me, what would you do?

Spend it quick and hope Karma is busy looking at Casey Anthony.

Keep it.

lol, there's a little criminal in all of us it seems

beers on u than lol

Well, you can keep it and believe this was a "Gift" and by that reasoning, give it to one of the "Off-Rampers" who beg as it's not your money, but imagine how they'll feel getting that.

Or donate it to a local charity. Either way, (In this case) I'd not feel guilty about keeping it anyway.

Years ago, when I was in my 20's, I was at a casino in Nevada.  Found a 100 bill.  Stupidly gave it to the person who was sitting closest to it.  I'm sure it wasn't his and I'm also sure I could have used it alot more than him.

I found a £2 coin on the floor the other day....I gave it to charity.  I probably would do the same if I found either a tenner or a £20 on the floor.

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I would not have picked it up.
One of my rules for my family is never pick anything that don't belong to us even if that is money.
Not only because of my belief in I will lend up lose 10 times more than the amount but in the end I will be indirectly hurting someone who must be frantic looking for it...now that will be a bad Karma...

I'd love to say I wouldn't keep the money, it would depend on my circumstances I suppose......loose money on the floor? cha-ching!...a wallet? I'd at least drop the wallet in a postbox; I know how frustrating it is to replace lost ID

This is interesting, your dilemma TaaaDaaa and the responses on this thread.

The fact you felt guilty about taking something that doesn't belong to you shows you have a conscious.  If you feel it should go to a good cause buy all means give it to charity.  Cash in and of itself is hard to prove ownership.

That's sweet of you Blueday.  I understand Nan.  Dtsweet sweet returning the ID (and the loose change also?)  Gabby, I had a similar experience 30 years ago with the $100 bill--my grandfather read me the "riot act"!

Sometimes I dream about being in an arcade (pinball, etc) and finding quarters all over the place.  It's fun finding little treasures just lying around.

But last night I dreamed I stole some purses (no idea why) and it ended up with decapitation, gang rape, and total terror before I woke up. 

Good thing I don't get out much.  Noboby dropping money around my house!

u have scary dreams m'dear

Wow...am I the only f'ed up person here or the only one being honest???? I'd pick it up in a heartbeat and say it's my lucky day!!! As far as karma goes I think we've all misplaced a few bucks in our lifetimes so whos to say it's not karma coming back in your favor?     

And besides....if I don't take it the next person more than likely will soooo.........

I guess you did the right thing. Maybe you could have gone to the Police but maybe the officers have more important stuff to do than to track down the owner of a loose 20 $ bill.

your dreams will make a good movie, I will watch it.

Oh and don't feel bad about taking the money, what could you have done with it? there was no way to know who the real owner of those $20 were so lucky you that you found them.