Man Gets Money From Family—Shocked By What He Sees in Account: 'Betrayed'
Summary
A 19-year-old college student found out that most of his savings were gone, and his mother had used his financial aid refund without asking him. The situation caused family tension, as the student needed money for personal expenses and a car payment.Key Facts
- The student’s grandmother gave him $7,000 to prepare for college.
- The student's mother controlled his savings account and banked all deposits.
- When he checked the account, he found only $1,000 left from the original amount.
- His mother admitted to using some of the money, promising to repay it.
- The student needed to make $900 monthly payments for a new car.
- His family helped with car payments initially, but the student had to find work when that support ended.
- The student’s financial aid refund was also controlled by his mother, who used most of it.
- Users on Reddit advised the student to protect his money by opening a new account and documenting the transactions.
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