A woman shared an experience online about how she tried to help a customer avoid unnecessary bank charges. By deducting ₦1 from the transaction, she aimed to prevent the bank from deducting ₦50. Instead of appreciation, she was labeled a fraud. In reaction, one user commented: “Sometimes good deeds no Dey pay.”
The statement reflects widespread frustration, but it also reveals how easily good intentions can be misunderstood. While the woman’s motive may have been to help, the situation also highlights the importance of communication. Informing the customer beforehand and getting consent before making the ₦1 deduction could have prevented suspicion and confusion.
Good deeds do matter, but clarity matters too. In environments shaped by fraud and distrust, transparency is essential. Kindness should be paired with communication so that helpful actions are understood, not misinterpreted.
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