Unclaimed Money

[Debfrommaine]

A couple of years ago I read in the Maine newspaper that there is "unclaimed money & property" sitting in state treasury accounts. Intrigued, I searched it out and found my name (in the State of Maine) and claimed $300. Since then I've found friends and family monies they didn't know they had. It's simply to do - google "unclaimed property search & claim" - put in the state(s) you've lived in and see if you or someone you know could be a lucky recipient! It's very easy to claim and you will receive a check from the respective Treasury or an email stating the records do not match. If you find money, respond and let us know. Now, if you'd like to donate a bag of dog food to the sanctuary I volunteer at with your new found money, send me a PM! Good luck and have fun!!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Here is the link;
NAUPA (http://www.unclaimed.org/)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

When my mom passed away a number of years back, I did a search on both her and my dad's names (who had predeceased her). My dad was pretty organized about 'important papers' and the like - I figured he'd have had it all covered. Turned out my mom had an old life insurance policy under her maiden name that we never ran across, taken out when she was very young and first out on her own. I had to produce some documentation which linked her to that name and the address shown on the policy when it was taken out, etc. And if I'm not mistaken, the state of OH paid a nominal amount of interest on the amount as well dating back to when the funds were turned over to them by the insurance company.

Even though the amount of the policy was only something like $500, it was quite an interesting discovery and process!

Bill :)

[Debfrommaine]

When my mom passed away a number of years back, I did a search on both her and my dad's names (who had predeceased her). My dad was pretty organized about 'important papers' and the like - I figured he'd have had it all covered. Turned out my mom had an old life insurance policy under her maiden name that we never ran across, taken out when she was very young and first out on her own. I had to produce some documentation which linked her to that name and the address shown on the policy when it was taken out, etc. And if I'm not mistaken, the state of OH paid a nominal amount of interest on the amount as well dating back to when the funds were turned over to them by the insurance company.

Even though the amount of the policy was only something like $500, it was quite an interesting discovery and process!

Bill :) Agree. Friday I found my sister's mother and father in-law who passed away probably 10 years ago now, at least. I also found my son-in-law who had lived in Millis, MA 5 years ago, he had monies waiting. And then I found 3 former employers, 2 friends, and my sister-in-law who lives in CA - she has 6 claims waiting. These were all from about a 1 hour search Friday....the list goes on but I won't bore people with the details. Amazing.

[Debfrommaine]

Agree. Friday I found my sister's mother and father in-law who passed away probably 10 years ago now, at least. I also found my son-in-law who had lived in Millis, MA 5 years ago, he had monies waiting. And then I found 3 former employers, 2 friends, and my sister-in-law who lives in CA - she has 6 claims waiting. These were all from about a 1 hour search Friday....the list goes on but I won't bore people with the details. Amazing. And I'm going to suggest they donate that bag of doggie food to the sanctuary, ha!

[rubicon]

As my Mom grew older and her memory failing she apparently neglected to renew a CD. sure enough we discovered this tidy sum in the state's unclaimed retrieved it and reinvested it for her.

Many corporations that issue checks have what usually is termed abondoned property wherein people never seemed to have cashed their check.

[sunglow]

Just did a quick search and found $50 for my husband. Thanks!!!!

[Debfrommaine]

Just did a quick search and found $50 for my husband. Thanks!!!! Congrats!!

[Schaumburger]

Did a search for Iowa where I was born and raised and Illinois where I have lived since 1979. Found no money for myself, but I did find $202 for one of my cousins in Iowa. I called my dad and told him to let my cousin know about in case she is not aware of it. She lives on disability income, and $202 could probably come in handy for her. Thanks for the link.

[Debfrommaine]

Did a search for Iowa where I was born and raised and Illinois where I have lived since 1979. Found no money for myself, but I did find $202 for one of my cousins in Iowa. I called my dad and told him to let my cousin know about in case she is not aware of it. She lives on disability income, and $202 could probably come in handy for her. Thanks for the link.

Way to go! I just walked my friend through the site and her son has "more than $100" waiting to be claimed....and a friend who lived in TX a few years ago has 4 claims!

[Becky]

Thanks Deb! This is great! Found some for my son, when he was in college. Found some for my Dad-that will take a little more effort as he passed in 05. Haven't found any for me yet. :pray:

Becky

[Debfrommaine]

Thanks Deb! This is great! Found some for my son, when he was in college. Found some for my Dad-that will take a little more effort as he passed in 05. Haven't found any for me yet. :pray:

Becky

Awesome! Since you wrote 2 more people have "found" money!

[Debfrommaine]

Three more success stories!

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Last year I got a call from my daughter who told me that my SIL found unclaimed money in my name in NY state. I went through the paperwork and received $3,320. I gave 10% to the son-in-law as a finder's fee. Happiness all around.
:BigApplause::BigApplause:

[Cisco Kid]

Story of my life
$0
:cryin2:

[BobnBev]

Story of my life
$0
:cryin2:

I think somehow we are related...lol...:shrug::oops:

[Debfrommaine]

I think somehow we are related...lol...:shrug::oops:

Awe don't give up, did you check family & friends? Maybe they will share the wealth with you....

[Debfrommaine]

Last year I got a call from my daughter who told me that my SIL found unclaimed money in my name in NY state. I went through the paperwork and received $3,320. I gave 10% to the son-in-law as a finder's fee. Happiness all around.
:BigApplause::BigApplause:

You hit the lotto! :smiley:

[dgammon6]

It wasn't the lotto, but I sent in the form for $18. Thanks for the info.

[Schaumburger]

Last year I got a call from my daughter who told me that my SIL found unclaimed money in my name in NY state. I went through the paperwork and received $3,320. I gave 10% to the son-in-law as a finder's fee. Happiness all around.
:BigApplause::BigApplause:

That's great! Bet you were surprised!

[Debfrommaine]

No joke, friend at work told me today he was skeptical about the unclaimed money site but figured he'd look at it anyway. He found a life insurance policy for his aunt last night for $9,000 - she has been deceased 10 years!!!!!