Overview
- Pau Sandoval says she accidentally transferred 30,000 pesos meant to pay for a scheduled cesarean on March 2, 2026, after selecting a saved contact labeled as a taquería.
- She reported the error to her bank immediately and was told the refund depended on the recipient agreeing to return the funds.
- A family member who visited the taquería in Mexico City to seek the money was reportedly met with aggression and threats from staff.
- The story went viral on TikTok in May and Sandoval has posted follow-ups saying she still has not recovered the money and the taquería and authorities have not issued public statements.
- Experts quoted in coverage note that instant transfers authorized by the sender are rarely reversible by banks alone and advise saving receipts, filing formal bank complaints, and seeking legal help while warning that online crowd identification does not replace formal investigation.