Aren't those typically "test deposits" to confirm accounts?
That would be odd as I had that account for years and have had Apple stock for years too. I've been receiving regular dividends for some time now. Good explanation though.
update: It doesn't take long for companies to fix mistakes they make that are in the customer's favor. Etrade retracted the dividend. Here I thought I was getting a surprise Christmas gift. Oh well.
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You recently received an E*TRADE alert with the subject line "Dividend or Interest Paid," which indicated on December 18, 2019, your E*TRADE account was credited with two dividend payments on APPLE INC. (AAPL) shares.
These December 18, 2019, payments were made in error and have been reversed by E*TRADE.
We apologize for any confusion. If you have questions, call us anytime at ...
update: It doesn't take long for companies to fix mistakes they make that are in the customer's favor. Etrade retracted the dividend. Here I thought I was getting a surprise Christmas gift. Oh well.
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You recently received an E*TRADE alert with the subject line "Dividend or Interest Paid," which indicated on December 18, 2019, your E*TRADE account was credited with two dividend payments on APPLE INC. (AAPL) shares.
These December 18, 2019, payments were made in error and have been reversed by E*TRADE.
We apologize for any confusion. If you have questions, call us anytime at ...
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These December 18, 2019, payments were made in error and have been reversed by E*TRADE.
We apologize for any confusion. If you have questions, call us anytime at ...