Money: Today, I found out that because I, like many others, don't read...

By itsnotthatIhatecharity - 26/08/2017 23:15

Today, I found out that because I, like many others, don't read the terms and conditions, I accidentally donated £200 to a charity because of a non-refundable payment on a volunteering trip. It's my parents' money. FML

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By Charitable - 30/06/2014 05:02 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I donated to a charity website. My card was repeatedly refused by the website but when I went on my account, I was charged for each time I tried. I was scammed by a charity. FML

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By BenjiFurImmer - 12/06/2019 00:07

Today, I found out that when my uncle died, he left me and the rest of my family £2000 each. Only my parents kept and spent my share on themselves. FML

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By AlreadyInDebt - 26/01/2011 08:52 - United States

Today, I found out that I've been paying student fees for the wrong account. Apparently I have been paying for some other student's tuition. FML

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By armenta427 - 07/10/2009 04:12 - United States

Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML

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By Geezum Crow - 06/12/2018 17:30

Today, I found out my school's financial aid had a "misunderstanding" of my finances, I can no longer afford to pay half of my bills or pay for Christmas. FML

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By zaktor - 08/04/2018 15:00

Today, at my fundraising job, I got my biggest donation ever: $500. I accidentally added a zero and charged the donor $5000. What I actually got? An angry phone call and a lecture from my boss. What I didn't get? A donation. FML

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By malnourishedstudent - 08/06/2016 08:38 - United States - Palm Coast

Today, after months of living on five dollars a day for food in college, I found out my parents bought me an expensive meal plan and forgot to mention it. FML

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By ... - 02/01/2012 06:45 - United States

Today, I found out that, after offering to fill out my student aid application for me, my mother sent all of my personal information to a scam site instead. FML

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By Flandre - 23/12/2018 11:55

Today, I gave over $100 to my online friend in presents for Christmas, only to find out he can't use any because of his strict parents. FML

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By boned - 27/01/2010 05:25 - United States

Today, I checked my university financial account to discover I owed them over $1000. The reason? They had apparently given me too much money when I applied for a loan and now want it back. Oh, and I spent my loan money on books and a laptop for school. FML

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ImZakki 15

Saturday 26 August 2017 23:41

This isn't really a ydi because no one reads the terms and conditions for anything, especially if they're like 30 pages long. It's probably intentionally hidden in the terms and conditions because they know that no one reads them.

Kougeru 12

Sunday 27 August 2017 4:36

Pretty sure this is actually illegal

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ImZakki 15

Saturday 26 August 2017 23:41

Kougeru 12

Sunday 27 August 2017 4:36

Pretty sure this is actually illegal

Lobby_Bee 17

Sunday 27 August 2017 7:33

Only $10 gets to go towards actual help and the rest are "handling" and "administration" fees.

gobiteme2 34

Sunday 27 August 2017 9:34

Parent's probably think it was worthwhile for you to spend the money if you we're away for awhile.

Migole 36

Sunday 27 August 2017 12:45

This is not legal where I live. Because of shady "businesses" there now has to be a very visible notice explaining exactly how much you have to pay. If it's hidden somewhere and not in plain sight you don't have to pay. Thoroughly check your legal rights!