Malfunctions in Can Vending Machines
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Question
In can vending machines, sometimes two cans or extra money come out. Can the observer take them for themselves?
Answer
If cans come out, it is forbidden because they belong to the owner of the machine. If money comes out, and the machine is not broken but it happened as a one-time occurrence, it is permissible to take it, as it may belong to people who inserted money but did not receive anything. However, if it is clear that it is a machine malfunction, it should be returned to the owner.
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