Warning: Robocalls Claiming to Be From State Treasury Unclaimed Property Offices Are Fake
Robocalls and text messages claiming to be from state treasury offices offering unclaimed property funds are almost certainly fake.
New Study Found That Unclaimed Gift Card Balances Total $3 Billion Across All States
A new study has revealed that Americans have accumulated approximately $3 billion in unspent gift card balances across all states, representing one of the...
She Helped Her 85-Year-Old Neighbor Recover $7,600 the State Had Held for 11 Years
When Sarah noticed her 85-year-old neighbor, Margaret, struggling to pay for home repairs, she suggested checking the state treasury database for...
Fact Check: Are State Unclaimed Property Websites Safe to Use? Yes, Here’s How to Verify
Yes, state unclaimed property websites are safe to use—but only if you're using official government sites and understanding the critical difference...
At Least 15% of Unclaimed Property Claims Require Probate Documentation
When claiming unclaimed property for a deceased relative, probate documentation often becomes a requirement—but the exact percentage of claims affected...
$4 Billion in Unclaimed Funds Is Being Held by the Ohio Department of Commerce
The Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds is currently holding approximately $4 billion to $4.
Unclaimed Court Deposits: What Most Americans Don’t Know About Bail and Settlement Funds
Most Americans don't realize that billions of dollars in unclaimed settlement funds and bail deposits sit in court systems and state treasuries every...
Forgotten 401(k) Accounts in 2026: $1.65 Trillion in Assets Left at Former Employers
An estimated 31.9 million 401(k) accounts worth around $2.1 trillion are currently sitting abandoned at former employers as of 2025, with the number...
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.
New Study Found That FHA Mortgage Refunds Worth $400 Million Remain Unclaimed
Hundreds of thousands of American homeowners are entitled to FHA mortgage insurance refunds totaling between $400 million and $412 million, yet most have...