I sent the money through the "Family and Friends" option, but accidentally provided the wrong email address. The money is being debited from my bank account via direct debit. In the transaction overview, it says "Paid with: My bank details". Of course, this is my fault, but we still have the law § 812 right of return in Germany. (1) Anyone who has gained something through the performance of another or otherwise at their expense without a legal reason is obliged to return it. This obligation also exists if the legal reason later ceases to exist or if the intended result of the transaction does not occur. (2) The recognition of the existence or non-existence of a debt relationship through a contract is also considered a performance. Therefore, I am not sure to what extent the person can simply keep the money.
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