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...
She Filed a 2-Page Form and Received $5,400 in Unclaimed Money Within 90 Days
While the specific story of a 2-page form yielding $5,400 within 90 days isn't documented in current state records or news databases, the underlying...
Fact Check: Do States Sell Your Unclaimed Safe Deposit Box Contents? Some Do After 3-5 Years
Yes, many states do sell the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes—but only after making significant efforts to locate the owners and waiting a...
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.
Unclaimed Payroll Checks: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Wages Owed by Former Employers
Most Americans don't realize that millions of dollars in unclaimed payroll checks are sitting in state treasury offices right now—money they earned but...
Federal Unclaimed Money in 2026: 5 Government Agencies Holding Billions You Can Search Free
Approximately $70 billion in unclaimed funds exists across the United States, with government agencies—both federal and state—holding roughly $32 billion...
Warning: Asset Recovery Firms Are Charging 30% Finder Fees on Claims Worth Under $500
Asset recovery firms are charging increasingly high finder fees on unclaimed money claims, particularly on smaller amounts under $500.
New Study Found That 42% of Unclaimed Money Belongs to People Over Age 60
A widespread claim suggests that 42% of unclaimed money in the United States belongs to people over age 60.