Man who worked at lady's house 12 years ago, went to jail, returns to ask for his 50% balance

A lady has shocked the internet by revealing how a man, who was paid 50% of his fee to work at her house 12 years ago and later went to jail, has suddenly returned asking for the remaining 50%.

The story was shared in a post on her page via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The lady explained that the man worked at her house 12 years ago and received half of the payment for his services. Shortly after, he was imprisoned.

Now, after spending several years in jail, he has resurfaced and is demanding the unpaid 50% balance.

She wrote: "Some guy did work at my house about 12 years ago, my parents paid 50%, and he went to prison right after. He just got out and my mom was the first person he called. Nobody remembers how much the 50% was, but he wants his money."

She continued, "As much as he doesn't know exactly how much he's owed, it seems like he's being fair (no mention of interest), but whatever amount it is, he wants it NOW. Lol, he will be paid. This is such a crazy story that caught us off guard, and I thought I should share."

As the post gained attention, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

@tallyohhh: "Lmao that's funny. He was sitting there for 12 years thinking about that check. I don't blame him!"

@LikeChrisss: "The only thing keeping him sane in prison was that unpaid money. He probably recited your mom's number like a bedtime prayer, his hotline to freedom, ready to collect the second he got out."

@heyyitsjanea: "idk what he did to get locked up but since he got a minimum of 12 years yall might wanna pay him."

@mokone_eddie: "Did he finish the work though? Sounds like the 50% was upfront and would get the other 50% when he finished the job?"

@Sbu2912: "Thats a long time....Get an quote how much the work done would cost today- 25%,then hear what he says is owed to him, if they arent far off give him the 50%."

@HeDontMakeNoise: "Hope it's a lot of money, I hope it's one she can afford and that the inflation doesn't catch him off guard... 12 years is a long time."

@sportsguymarv: "Great story. No interest though. He was gone and not the family's fault. Just figure out the 50% asap to get him along on his way. I'm sure he NEEDS it and right is right. That chunk of change kept his eye on the prize all them years."

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