Tax Sale Surplus Funds in 2026: Counties Owe Millions to Former Property Owners
Yes, counties across the United States are holding millions of dollars in tax sale surplus funds that legally belong to former property owners.
Category Abandoned Property
Abandoned Property – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
Fact Check: Is It Safe to Enter Your SSN on State Unclaimed Property Websites? Yes, Here’s Why
Yes, it is safe to enter your Social Security number on official state unclaimed property websites—but only on the legitimate government sites.
At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days of Your Property Being Reported
The headline "At Least 6 States Allow Finder Services to Contact You Within Days" actually describes the opposite of what's true.
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the North Carolina State Treasurer
The North Carolina State Treasurer's office is currently holding nearly $1.7 billion in unclaimed property, representing money that rightfully belongs to...
Warning: Websites That Charge for Unclaimed Property Searches Are Harvesting Your Data
Websites that charge fees for unclaimed property searches are not only scams—they're data harvesting operations designed to steal your personal...
New Study Found That Only 12 States Actively Notify Residents About Their Unclaimed Property
While a specific study claiming that "only 12 states actively notify residents" about unclaimed property could not be independently verified, the research...
At Least 22% of Americans Confuse Unclaimed Property Scams With Legitimate State Notices
When Americans receive a call, email, or letter about unclaimed funds sitting in a state treasury, many don't know whether to trust it or hang up.
$3 Billion in Unclaimed Property Waits for New Jersey Residents
New Jersey residents may be sitting on considerably more unclaimed property than the title suggests.
At Least 3 Million Unclaimed Property Claims Are Filed Each Year Across All 50 States
Millions of unclaimed property claims flow through state treasury offices each year, representing billions of dollars that rightfully belong to everyday...
Warning: Robocalls Claiming to Be From State Treasury Unclaimed Property Offices Are Fake
Robocalls and text messages claiming to be from state treasury offices offering unclaimed property funds are almost certainly fake.