How Do Fraudsters Spoof State Treasury Phone Numbers?
Spot fake treasury calls and verify unclaimed property claims through official channels before sharing personal details.
Category Financial Scams
Financial Scams – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
Is a Caller Offering to Recover Your Unclaimed Funds for a Fee a Scam?
Spot risky fund-recovery calls and claim your missing money free through your state's official site.
Why Do Scammers Target People Searching Unclaimed Property Databases?
Spot fake unclaimed-money contacts and check any payout claim through free official state search tools.
What Does the IRS Say About Unclaimed Tax Refund Scams?
Learn the IRS warning signs for fake refund mail and messages and how to check and report them safely.
How Can You Tell a Treasury Notice From an Inheritance Scam Letter?
Learn the wording, fee traps, and check steps that separate real state notices from costly inheritance scams.
What Is New With Financial Scams Unclaimed Property in October 2026? Latest state treasury and federal records and Key Takeaways
Spot current call, text and inheritance-letter scams and find official free state and federal claim paths.
Financial Scams Unclaimed Property October 2026 Update: What Changed, Why It Matters, and What to Watch Next
Spot fake unclaimed-property messages and claim safely through free official state searches.
DiNapoli clinches Democratic nomination for New York financial officer
DiNapoli's Democratic nomination secures continued leadership of New York's office overseeing billions in unclaimed funds.
Trump’s America: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Has 12 Employees Left. It Had 1,700.
Yes, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been reduced to approximately 12 employees from a peak workforce of around 1,700—a staggering 99%...
Warning: Unsolicited Phone Calls About Unclaimed Inheritance From Foreign Countries Are Always Scams
If you receive an unsolicited phone call, email, or text message claiming you've inherited money from a foreign country, it is a scam.