At Least 35% of Heir Claims for Unclaimed Money Take Longer Than 6 Months to Process
Heir claims for unclaimed money face substantial processing delays, with evidence suggesting that a significant portion exceed the six-month mark.
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the North Carolina State Treasurer
The North Carolina State Treasurer's office is currently holding nearly $1.7 billion in unclaimed property, representing money that rightfully belongs to...
Unclaimed Money for Veterans: What Most Don’t Know About VA Benefits and Military Pay
Most veterans don't realize they may have unclaimed money sitting in government accounts—money owed to them through VA disability compensation, military...
Dormancy Periods in 2026: When Your State Can Legally Take Custody of Your Bank Account
Your bank account can legally fall into state custody if you don't use it for a certain period.
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.