Trump’s America: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Has 12 Employees Left. It Had 1,700.
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Category Financial Scams
Financial Scams – news and information related to unclaimed money and property.
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.
FDIC Unclaimed Deposits in 2026: Millions Remain From Banks That Failed During the Financial Crisis
Millions of dollars in deposits remain unclaimed from the hundreds of banks that collapsed during the 2008-2013 financial crisis.
Warning: Email Scams Impersonating the NAUPA Unclaimed Property Database Are Increasing
Email scams impersonating the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) have surged dramatically over the past year.
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.
Warning: 5 Red Flags That an Unclaimed Money Letter in Your Mail Is a Scam
If you've received a letter in the mail claiming you have unclaimed funds waiting for you, stop before you respond.
Warning: Legitimate-Looking Letters About Unclaimed Inheritance Are a Growing Scam
Yes, legitimate-looking letters about unclaimed inheritance are a real and growing scam that catches thousands of people every year.