Unclaimed Security Deposits: What Most Renters Don’t Know About Money Landlords Owe Them
Most renters have no idea that they're sitting on unclaimed money—and neither do the state governments holding it.
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Warning: QR Codes in Fake Unclaimed Money Letters Can Install Malware on Your Phone
Yes, QR codes embedded in fake unclaimed money letters can install malware directly on your phone.
New Study Found That State Treasuries Hold $2.3 Billion in Unclaimed Money Orders
While a comprehensive national study quantifying exactly $2.3 billion in unclaimed money orders held by state treasuries has not been independently...
Unclaimed Commission Checks: What Most Salespeople Don’t Know About Money Former Employers Owe Them
Most salespeople never realize that when they leave a job—whether by resignation, termination, or layoff—their employer may legally owe them commission...
Warning: Companies Selling Unclaimed Money Search Reports for $29.95 Are Selling Free Information
The answer is straightforward: companies charging $29.95 to search for unclaimed money are selling you information that every state government provides...
Fact Check: Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Unclaimed Money You Recover? Usually Yes, Here’s How
Yes, you typically have to pay taxes on unclaimed money you recover, though not always on every dollar.
Warning: TikTok Videos Promising $10,000 in Unclaimed Money Are Misleading Millions
Yes, these TikTok videos are deliberately misleading millions of people. Creators and scammers posting videos that promise $10,000 in unclaimed money for...
She Moved 5 Times in 10 Years and Found Unclaimed Money in 3 Different States Totaling $2,100
Yes, it's entirely possible to discover unclaimed money scattered across multiple states when you've moved frequently—and finding $2,100 in three...
$900 Million in Unclaimed Money Is Being Held by the Louisiana State Treasurer
The Louisiana State Treasurer's Office is holding over $900 million in unclaimed funds on behalf of current and former Louisiana residents—and according...
Warning: Fake Government Seals on Unclaimed Money Letters Don’t Mean They’re Real
A fancy government seal on a letter doesn't make it real. In fact, the more official a piece of mail looks—with federal logos, agency names, and a...