CERTIFIED LIABILITY ADVISOR
Missing Money
There is over $50 Billion in unclaimed money in the US.
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MissingMoney.com - start here, as this website aggregates all the state unclaimed money websites.
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Did you know? - If you are paid a refund it will be returned to the state in which the company is located. You could have money in California held in your name because you were refunded by a CA company that input your wrong address, spelled your name wrong, or sent you a check after you moved to a new location.
On my first search, I found money that was in my name, but my first and last name were reversed. I found money from an ebay product that was refunded to me incorrectly, from financial claims made by others of which I was a recipient but they had no address on file. I found money in my parents name, my wife's maiden name. I found an insurance claim that was paid to a rental property I used to own. Some were small and some were larger but it's free money if you can find it!
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What's your story? One of our members had a friend who found a $250,000 insurance policy that was left to them, and another found $50,000 from an estate settlement they knew nothing about. Let us hear your story?
Additional Places to Search!
1. State Treasury Websites: Each state has an unclaimed property program. A quick search can reveal if you have any unclaimed money through NAUPA.
2. Federal Deposits: Ever had a tax refund that never showed up? The IRS might be your unintentional savings account.
3. Old Bank Accounts: Banks are not treasure keepers. Money in inactive accounts is turned over to the state. Claim it before it becomes part of a pirate's loot!
4. Stocks and Dividends: Lost track of old stock or dividend? Financial institutions are obligated to hand over inactive assets to the state.
5. National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
6. IRS – Where's My Refund?: Missing government refunds, overpayments and more
7. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Unclaimed Funds - Missing bank funds, fees, returned checks
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Here are some tips for using the unclaimed money websites to find unclaimed money:
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Use your full name, including any middle names or nicknames.
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Reverse your first and last name, add you middle name
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Try common misspellings of your name
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Try different variations of your name, such as abbreviations, initials, and maiden names.
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If you are unsure of your Social Security number, you can still search for unclaimed property using your name and address.
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Search for unclaimed property in every state where you have lived or worked.
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Unclaimed money can come from a variety of sources, including dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, forgotten utility deposits, and unopened tax refunds.
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You can search for unclaimed money in every state where you have lived or worked.
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It is important to be aware of scams. There are scammers who will try to steal your money or personal information by claiming to help you find and claim unclaimed money.
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Here are some tips to avoid scams:
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You should never pay a company a fee to help you claim unclaimed property.
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You can always file a claim yourself for free
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.Never give out your personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number, to someone who claims to be from the government or a company that helps people find and claim unclaimed property.
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If you are unsure whether a company is legitimate, you can contact the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) for more information.
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