When a customer accidentally transferred S$4,450 to a Tampines kopitiam stallholder, she thankfully got the extra amount refunded.
Apparently, the stallholder’s honesty wasn’t the only good thing about this incident.
A man bought 4D after being inspired by this incident and had a small windfall of S$1,000.
In the original incident, the customer reportedly visited the Tampines kopitiam on 6 Apr and erroneously transferred a total of S$4,450 to the stallholder.
The next day, a Shin Min Daily News reader named Mr Xie (name transliterated from Mandarin) learnt about the incident.
Inspired by the story, he told the newspaper that he betted on 4D using the number 4450.
According to Singapore Pools, there was a draw on Sunday (9 Apr).
While the first to third prizes were 8090, 3328 and 3448 respectively, there were also 10 numbers that won starter prizes.
One of them was 4450.
Source: Singapore Pools
A starter prize pays out S$250 for every S$1 that was bet.
As for the Tampines kopitiam customer, she had actually ordered S$44.50 worth of food.
As she paid via PayNow, she may not have realised that the decimal point was in the wrong position.
Stallholder Madam Zhang noticed that she’d received an erroneous amount when she checked her phone later.
Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook
When the customer came back later to ask for a refund, she duly obliged.
These numbers seem to be error-prone when it comes to digital transactions.
In February, a hawker in Admiralty received S$450 instead of S$4.50 from a customer via NETS.
They managed to contact the customer and refund him the balance.
In equally positive news, it seems to be a lucky year for 4D punters so far.
Also in February, a lion dance troupe performing in Woodlands left behind four lucky numbers that won first prize.
Those who bet on it won amounts of up to S$20,000.
The same month, a God of Wealth statue in Boon Lay displayed winning numbers on two consecutive days.
Sometimes, it seems all it takes is sharp eyes and some inspiration to get an unexpected windfall.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from TheSmartLocal and Shin Min Daily News on Facebook. Photo on the left for illustration purposes only.
Its shortest teleconsultation was conducted in one second.
May he have a restful leave.
The fierce fight involved items like plates, bottles, containers and a chair.
LTA urged members of the public to avoid using these services for their own safety.
Many are concerned about the possibility of identity theft and heightened scams.
Other recyclables such as old books and magazines are also accepted.