Ex employer overpayment





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My old employers payroll department made a mistake and overpaid me. I did not notice this payment in my bank account until I was notified 4 weeks after the payment was deposited into my account. When they contacted me, they said it was sent by check and I cashed the check, which is a lie. I have proof of the direct deposit. I told them I could make small payments of $100 each week until paid off. They basically said no and that I need to pay in full in 3 weeks. It’s over 5k and I do not have the money at this time. Do I legally have to pay them back?









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