[Walt.]

OK, this is the kind of stuff I keep myself busy with...
As you probably know the state of Florida is holding over a billion dollars in “unclaimed” bank accounts, utility refunds, paychecks, rebates, stock certificates and dividends etc. I think the deal is if a company can’t find you they have to send the money to the state after five years. They're not allowed to just keep it.

There are over 500 listings of state-held money for zip code 32162 and almost 2,400 listings for 32159. Many of the names and addresses they list are in the 2010 Villages Phone Book!! NOBODY is trying to find you and return your money. Why would they... the income from this “dormant” money must add up to millions for the state.
So, here’s how you get it. Click up the state site at http://www.fltreasurehunt.org/Contro...ewPublicSearch

The surest way to see if they have any of your money is to type in only the FIRST LETTER of your last name (next to the red asterisk) and your ZIP code. It will give you all the names beginning with that letter. If you type out more info and ONE letter is not an exact match (even due to their input typo) you will get “NO MATCH” even if your name and address is in there. i.e. if you type in Smith and Joe and they have you listed as Smith Joseph... no match and you won’t know they’ve got your cash.
Try both 32162 and 32159... you could be on either one. The lists (within the letter) are not in alphabetical order.

You don't have to pay to get your money... just fill out the info they ask for and eventually they mail it to you.
I never did find any money for myself... but have found several hundred dollars for friends.
I'd be really interested to hear if anyone has success. There... that's my good deed for the year.

[Sparky-30]

Good website Walt, ......but.....I believe in some instances the states are actually holding a "Sting" to find where you are if you owe them monies.
For example, have a relative that lived in Az many years ago and moved out, I believe he owed them money, and on the Arizona unclaimed property list his name is on that also, knowing this person its highly unlikely he has any monies coming to him.
Soooo, be careful with these sites, if you owe them $$, they want to know how to get in touch with you.

[robbie]

i have personally used this site before and was able to collect a small amount of money from a grandparent that had passed away once i was able to provide the proper proof ... it was money left in a bank account where she used to live years and years ago... i am also currently in the process of collecting money from my fathers passing six years ago for a small life insurance account that none of us realized he had... our television station here in ft lauderdale regularly advertises the website on its broadcasts which is how i found out about it initially... everyone should go on and at least check it out... better the money go in a family members pocket than the state....

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Sparky-30

Good website Walt, ......but.....I believe in some instances the states are actually holding a "Sting" to find where you are if you owe them monies.
.

I suppose they could possibly sprinkle in a few people they are actually looking for. If you check this list, however, they are holding money from the Ace Hardware store up on Wedgewood Lane... the Miami Beach Convention Center (33139)... the Miami Beach Police Department (33139)... TWO of the BeeGees (33140)... all easy finds .
Also, when they have the CORRECT addresses for many of the Villagers it wouldn't be too hard to do a mass round-up (yikes!!). When you click on the account number you can see where the money came from i.e. the guy in the K's on Archer Avenue has 8 payments from a particular life insurance company... so he would know if it's legit.
Point well taken on the sting however. You never can tell.

[Rag Bagger]

Sparky, thanks for the info. Many states are doing this. I collected monies that were owed me from The Commonwealth of Kentucky about two years ago. It wasn't all tat much but better me than them to have the money.

All would be wise to check any state they may have lived in.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Rag ******

Many states are doing this. I collected monies that were owed me from The Commonwealth of Kentucky about two years ago. It wasn't all tat much but better me than them to have the money.

All would be wise to check any state they may have lived in.

OK, may as well move this along even further...
Here's a link that'll lead you to your home states to check 'em out.
http://www.unclaimed.org/

Happy hunting!!

[jebartle]

Thanks bunches Walt

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Walt.

...There are over 500 listings of state-held money for zip code 32162 and almost 2,400 listings for 32159. Many...are in the 2010 Villages Phone Book!!
So, here’s how you get it. Click up the state site at http://www.fltreasurehunt.org/Contro...ewPublicSearch

Wow... over 340 views and not one person has indicated that they found their name listed. What are the odds...

[Lou Card]

I won't look for my name. I have a hard time spending the money I have now. he he he

[K9-Lovers]

I looked for our name in several of the places we lived previously, and alas, didn't find any unknown fortunes. BUT -- I did find some money for other members of my family including cousins and a nephew. I felt like a real treasure hunter. I even went on the site for canada and found unclaimed money for my relatives there!

[getdul981]

It appears that a local hospital owes me some money. Ain't that a switch?

[champion6]

Originally Posted by Lou Card

I won't look for my name. I have a hard time spending the money I have now. he he he

I am available to assist you with this problem. Don't hesitate to contact me.

[Walt.]

Wow... only 2 of the hundreds of 32162/32159 residents with state-held money have clicked in. Don't assume they don't have some of your money just because you've been at the same address for years.
They're holding money for Ace Hardware, Oscar F (Church in the Square singer?), and many more. Lots of refunds, stock dividends, utility deposit refunds, etc. When I lived in Miami Beach they were holding a utility deposit for the then Mayor of the city. They even put him in jail for accepting bribes and STILL didn't couldn't locate him.

OK, you don't have to be a member of Mensa to claim your own money! Check it out.

Florida: http://www.fltreasurehunt.org/index.jsp
Other States: http://www.missingmoney.com/Main/StateSites.cfm

Walt.

[Walt.]

Just "bumping" this thread up as a public service. Now... go get your money.

Florida: http://www.fltreasurehunt.org/index.jsp
Other States: http://www.missingmoney.com/Main/StateSites.cfm

Think the state couldn't be holding your money? That's what these other thousands of people think.

[Walt.]

Just "bumping" this thread up as a public service. Now... go get your money.

Florida: http://www.fltreasurehunt.org/index.jsp
Other States: http://www.missingmoney.com/Main/StateSites.cfm

Think the state couldn't be holding your money? That's what these other thousands of people think.

Has anybody that's read this actually taken the 2-3 minutes to check if they're listed? Any reason for not checking? Found any money?

Walt.