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.
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...
He Was a Beneficiary on His Uncle’s Life Insurance Policy and Didn’t Know for 17 Years — It Was Worth $35,000
Yes, it's entirely possible to be named a beneficiary on a life insurance policy and have no idea for years—or even decades.
Fact Check: Can Someone Else Claim Your Unclaimed Money Before You? Not Legally, Here’s Why
No, someone else cannot legally claim your unclaimed money without your authorization—or without a documented legal right to do so.
At Least 30% of People Who Find Unclaimed Money Never Complete the Claims Process
When people discover they have unclaimed money waiting for them—whether from dormant bank accounts, forgotten utility deposits, uncashed checks, or...
$1 Billion in Unclaimed Property Is Being Held by the Tennessee State Treasury
Tennessee's State Treasury is holding onto more than $1 billion in unclaimed property that belongs to residents and their heirs.
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...
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: 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...
New Study Found That 25% of Small Businesses Have Unclaimed Vendor Payments or Customer Refunds
While a specific study claiming exactly 25% of small businesses have unclaimed vendor payments or customer refunds cannot be verified through current...