The Wallet Test

Comtrad · Post by **Comtrad** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:48 am

http://www.wallettest.com/Lost_Wallet_T ... _Page.html

100 wallets were dropped in front of hidden cameras to see
who would return the wallets and who would steal them...

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVden4ngsMo

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:51 am

High octane flame-bait right there.

*incites racial war*

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:53 am

Interesting statistics

Izzo · Post by **Izzo** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:55 am

they need to throw in some mexicans into that test to make it really fun

suncrafter · Post by **suncrafter** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:28 am

I'm the webmaster. I just wanted to say thank you for the nice link.

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:39 am

I propose carrying out this test in the heart of Wall Street. The results may be unexpected.

Shagster · Post by **Shagster** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:19 am

The fake gift certificate had his phone number on it so the people who called to redeem it were making **** up to try and get the money. What a bunch of ass holes.

David · Post by **David** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:59 am

The differences in race and age groups could aslo be considered socio-economic. Honesty comes easier when you do not need the money.

EDIT>>>>>> New information.

Evidentally, he included Jews in his study and found 95% "tripped" over the wallet and attempted sue its owner...

trogers · Post by **trogers** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:04 pm

David wrote:The differences in race and age groups could aslo be considered socio-economic. Honesty comes easier when you do not need the money.

I do not believe rich people are mostly honest. Level of wealth is relative and being satisfied with one's level of wealth is all in the mind. How many people earning hundreds of thousands a year still display dishonesty and greed?

David · Post by **David** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:08 pm

trogers wrote:I do not believe rich people are mostly honest. Level of wealth is relative and being satisfied with one's level of wealth is all in the mind. How many people earning hundreds of thousands a year still display dishonesty and greed?

You make a good point, but it would depend more on the stakes. Returning a wallet can bring in a new client for a wealthy businessman. He would also be less likely to attempt to fraudulently use a found credit card.

It is not a true measure of honesty.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:42 pm

If I find a wallet with cash on it and theirs no idea/info associating the person with police/fire/rescue/military, I'm keeping the cash.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:15 pm

I have found 2 wallets, a checkbook and a retirement watch that I can remember. Returned it all. Not because I was "good", but because I thought it would make someone really happy and it's a reward to see the look on their face. Now if I found a paper sack full of cash I'd be inclined to keep it. probably dope money and I'd rather see my kids go to college than someone smoking crack!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:21 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:If I find a wallet with cash on it and theirs no idea/info associating the person with police/fire/rescue/military, I'm keeping the cash.

suncrafter · Post by **suncrafter** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:54 am

David wrote:You make a good point, but it would depend more on the stakes. Returning a wallet can bring in a new client for a wealthy businessman. He would also be less likely to attempt to fraudulently use a found credit card.

It is not a true measure of honesty.

How should the test been done differently?

Comtrad · Post by **Comtrad** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:30 am

I think some of you are looking way too far into this.

Throw a wallet in front of someone, see what they do.

Pretty cut and dry.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:41 am

David wrote:.

Evidentally, he included Jews in his study and found 95% "tripped" over the wallet and attempted sue its owner...

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:58 pm

I think it would depend on the moneys..

He said there was only $2.50 in it.
I'd just return it.

suncrafter · Post by **suncrafter** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:31 am

BaLa wrote:I think it would depend on the moneys..

He said there was only $2.50 in it.
I'd just return it.

So if it was $25.00 - would you keep it?