Fact Check: Are State Unclaimed Property Websites Safe to Use? Yes, Here’s How to Verify
Yes, state unclaimed property websites are safe to use—but only if you're using official government sites and understanding the critical difference...
Category Abandoned Property
Abandoned Property – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
At Least 20% of Unclaimed Property Was Reported by Insurance Companies
While the claim that insurance companies report at least 20% of all unclaimed property has gained attention in unclaimed money discussions, verifying this...
New Study Found That Unclaimed Property Totals Grow by $8 Billion Every Year
A significant accumulation of unclaimed property continues to grow across the United States, though the trajectory differs from what some recent headlines...
Warning: Companies Charging $49.99 to Search Unclaimed Property Databases That Are Free
Companies are actively scamming people out of $49.99 and sometimes thousands of dollars by charging fees to search unclaimed property databases that state...
$3.5 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Illinois State Treasurer
The Illinois State Treasurer is currently holding over $5 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to Illinois residents, businesses, and nonprofits.
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Sits in Pennsylvania’s State Treasury
Pennsylvania's State Treasury is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property as of 2026—money that rightfully belongs to individuals, businesses,...
$8 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Held by the Texas Comptroller’s Office
The Texas Comptroller's Office currently holds nearly $11 billion in unclaimed property—a figure that exceeds the $8 billion mark mentioned in older...