The company admitted that a mistake had been made and that the woman should only pay 55 euros but.. it was too late.
An 88-year-old Italian woman went into shock after paying an exorbitant amount on her water bill.
She was taken to the hospital, where she was treated for a few days, but eventually died.
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Everything happened when the 88-year-old pensioner, originally from Camporosso, Imperia Liguria, received the water bill.
The woman was shocked when she found out that she would have to pay 15,339 euros for the consumption of water in the period from August to October 2023.
Indeed, because of the authorization she had given to the bank for the immediate payment of accounts, half the money was automatically transferred from her bank account, causing the 88-year-old to lose all her savings.
Her health condition, as soon as this happened, forced her to be hospitalized. The water supplier, the Iren company, expressed its regret over the incident, apologizing to the family.
Apparently, the 88-year-old woman had to pay around 55 euros instead of the 15,339 euros shown on the bill, as it was found that an incorrect measurement was made.
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The amount was returned to the old woman but it was already too late. Family members claim that the pensioner should have only paid €65 for the period from August to October.
Indeed, they are considering legal action as they are determined to ensure that nothing like this happens again. event.
Source: 24h.com.cy
