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Millions of Dollars in Unclaimed Property in State Vault
Tangible items like diamond necklaces, historic dollars, silver bars and various valuables were once forgotten. They are now snugged away in a state vault in the state capital. "If it fits in a safe deposit box, we get it," said Florida Bureau of Unclaimed Property Chief, Walter Graham. (May 22, 2013, WCTV.)
Unclaimed property amounts to millions in Indiana
The legislature has changed the rules for how long businesses can hold assets. (May 22, 2013, Pharos-Tribune.)
Sudden riches! State's CFO finds $34.75 owed to him on state website for unclaimed property
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater took the advice he gives others to check on unclaimed treasure his office holds - and found he was $34.75 richer. (May 23, 2013, Sun Sentinel.)
Unclaimed property could be yours
Willie Davis is thrilled to know the Burger King he manages could soon have some extra cash. He says he'd use it to give back to his employees. (May 20, 2013, abc 27.)
Md. Comptroller Gives Gov. O'Malley $271 Unclaimed Property Check
For once, Gov. Martin O'Malley got a pleasant surprise from Comptroller Peter Franchot at the start of a Board of Public Works meeting. (May 15, 2013, WJZ.)
California unclaimed property: Is some of it yours?
California has more than $6 billion in unclaimed cash and property, and some of it could be yours. (May 10, 2013, abc 7.)
Winnebago County Treasurer's Office to Host I-Cash Kiosk During Tax Season
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is encouraging Winnebago County residents to stop by his I-Cash kiosk at the Winnebago County Administration Building before June 14 to see if they have any unclaimed cash or property. (May 23, 2013, WIFR.)
Millions Waiting to be Claimed in Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt
Hunting season is officially open! Treasure hunting, that is. (May 21, 2013, Nwahomepage.com.)
PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $3,000 in Unclaimed Property to Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
During a visit today to the headquarters of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Rob McCord presented officials with a mock check representing the more than $3,000 in unclaimed property the organization claimed earlier this year. (May 17, 2013, RealEstateRama.)
Special Report: Missing Money & Property Follow-Up
In Harrisburg, there's a vault. Inside, there are millions of dollars' worth of unclaimed property. Whether its jewelry, old paintings, long-forgotten instruments and electronics, or an old check...there's a chance some of it belongs to you. (May 21, 2013, WICU.)
Scott signs law to speed up unclaimed property system
Gov. Rick Scott signed a law allowing the state's unclaimed-property office to automate its claims system Thursday, speeding the process for Floridians trying to cash out old bank accounts or receive long-forgotten belongings left in bank safe-deposit boxes. (May 2, 2013, The Current.)
Virginia Releases Unclaimed Property List
The Commonwealth released the annual unclaimed property list and thousands of Virginians have money coming to them. Nearly $40 million were returned to Virginians last year. (May 9, 2013, abc 13.)
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel's office hosted unclaimed property hotline
Money, military medals, and jewels, are part of what you'll find in unclaimed property at the Missouri treasurer's office. (May 7, 2013, KSDK.)
Millions in unclaimed property sits in state's vault
Thousands of unique items are packed into the New Mexico's unclaimed property vault. Some of it was left behind after being passed on to family and friends, while other things were simply forgotten. (May 6, 2013, KOAT.)
How to Claim Your Unclaimed Property
Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property? (May 7, 2013, Better Business Bureau.)
Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces the Top 10 New Unclaimed Properties in Fremont County
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has a list that may add money to your pocket. (May 9, 2013, Hamburg Reporter.)
10 News teamed up with "Missing Money Lady" to help you find more cash
10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest teamed up with Mary Pitman, "The Missing Money Lady" to bring you insider tips to find more unclaimed cash for FREE. (May 7, 2013, WTSP.)
Chiang Sues Life Insurance Company For Violating Unclaimed Property Law
California State Controller John Chiang today filed a lawsuit against a Texas-based life insurance company for refusing to turn over records needed to audit the company, which is suspected of failing to pay life insurance benefits to the heirs of deceased policy holders. (May 7, 2013, News Release.)
Big Money Monday: How You Can Claim Yours
The state has money. A big stash of cash, perhaps with your name on it. (April 29, 2013, KSTP.)
Local residents may be owed ‘I-Cash' from state
More than 5,000 Warren County residents have a combined $820,000 in unclaimed property, according to the State Treasurer's Office. (May 2, 2013, Review Atlas.)
Unclaimed property
As part of his continued effort to reunite Unclaimed Property with its owners, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) announced today he has returned more than $1 million to three account owners. Apr. 30, 2013, KOAM.)
Wyoming treasurer warns of unclaimed property scam
State Treasurer Mark Gordon has advised Wyoming residents to be aware of mail, email and Internet scams regarding unclaimed property funds. (Apr. 28, 2013, Casper Star-Tribune.)
New Orleans to get $370,000 in unclaimed property
State Treasurer John Kennedy says his department will return of $370,266 in unclaimed property to the city of New Orleans. (Apr. 24, 2013, Daily Comet.)
I-Cash: Finding Owners Of Unclaimed Property In Illinois
If you live in Illinois, you may have money coming to you that you don't know about. (Apr. 23, 2013, KWQC.)
State to auction unclaimed property
The Virginia Department of the Treasury announced the 2013 Tangible Property Auction is currently underway. Featuring a wide selection of unclaimed items ranging from musical instruments and electronics to jewelry, coins and collectibles, the auction consists of unclaimed property from throughout Virginia. (Apr. 18, 2013, The Virginia Gazette.)
Spring cleaning for finances
Missouri Treasurer Clint Zweifel is providing Missourians a financial spring cleaning checklist he hopes they will use to keep their finances in order and their property from becoming Unclaimed Property. (Apr. 24, 2013, The Smithville Herald.)
Treasurer McCord: $27.8 million in unclaimed property available for area residents, businesses and organizations
There is $27.8 million in unclaimed property available for claim by residents, businesses and organizations in north central Pennsylvania, and state Treasurer Rob McCord reminded residents there to read their local newspapers next week to see if any of it belongs to them. (Apr. 13, 2013, The Daily Review.)
Many properties added to I-Cash Unclaimed Property Database
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford says checking once a year just isn't enough. Because his Unclaimed Property Division is constantly taking in new properties, everyone should search the I-Cash database at least once each month. (Apr. 18, 2013, Chillicothe Times-Bulletin.)
State AG Zoeller talks unclaimed cash
Buck, the money dog, made his first public appearance Thursday with Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. Buck is the new live mascot used to bring awareness of the millions of dollars of unclaimed property that's been forgotten in Indiana. (Apr. 12, 2013, The Goshen News.)
New app will help you find unclaimed money
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is on a tour of the state trying to reunite citizens with unclaimed property. (Apr. 11, 2013, Fox 28.)
Search for Unclaimed Money
Your state may have something that belongs to you. When property-including bank accounts, bonds, dividends, uncashed paychecks, utility deposits and contents of safe-deposit boxes-lies unclaimed for a period of time and the owner can't be tracked down, it gets turned over to the state. The state then holds the property until it's claimed by the owner or an heir. (Apr. 7, 2013, Wall Street Journal.)
Uncommonwealth: State treasurer's office might have a surprise for you
It's impossible to argue against the virtues of free money. This is an Uncommonwealth about uncommon wealth - the kind waiting for you and me at the Kentucky state treasurer's office. (Apr. 7, 2013, Lexington Herald Leader.)
Call Kurtis: Unclaimed Property Bill Clears First Hurdle
An Elk Grove teen could help change a state law. Tanner Call's story helped us expose $68 million dollars of your unclaimed money that is sitting with the state with no name or address attached to it. He recently stood in front of lawmakers, asking for change. (April 9, 2013, CBS 13.)
Vermont State Treasurer Pearce Announces Life Insurance Tools to Locate Lost Benefits
State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced today new efforts to assist Vermonters in claiming life insurance benefits, including improved web page search tools, consumer tips and information to assist consumers in claiming their money. (Apr. 10, 2013, VT Digger.)
You might have some unclaimed property ...
Senator John Tuttle (D-Sanford) and Representatives William Noon (D-Springvale) and Mastraccio (D-Sanford) are urging Maine residents to check the state database for unclaimed property. (Apr. 4, 2013, Sanford News.)
Unclaimed property chief receives national honor
Carolyn Atkinson, the head of state Treasurer John Perdue's Unclaimed Property Division, has been honored by the national Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization. (Apr. 2, 2013, Charleston Daily Mail.)
State treasurer holding $400 million of unclaimed property
The state of Wisconsin has an account that's valued higher than the biggest Powerball jackpot, and most people don't even know all that money and property is theirs. (Apr. 2, 2013, Madison.com.)
Treasurer Seeks Recipients of Unclaimed Property
If someone calls you up and says you've won a million dollars, your first inclination is it's probably a scam. (Mar 29, 2013, KLAS.)
Unclaimed property tops $1.7 B
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford may have some money for you. That's the message Rutherford was delivering during a recent visit to Washington to talk about more than $1.7 billion in unclaimed property and money that is being held by Rutherford's office. (Apr. 3, 2013, Washington Times.)
State Treasurer releases unclaimed property list
Senator Chris Johnson (D-Somerville) is urging Maine residents to check the state database for unclaimed property. (Apr. 3, 2013, Boothbay Register.)
The Verus Financial story
Inside the auditing firm that shook the pillars of the life insurance industry. (Mar. 29, 2013, Life Health Pro.)
Arkansans Can Now File Missing Money Claims with Auditor's Office Online
There's a new, faster way for Arkansans to claim their missing money through the Arkansas Auditor of State's Office. (Mar. 20, 2013, KARK.)
State auditor to host eBay auction of unclaimed property
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels will host an eBay auction of unclaimed property on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. (Mar. 29, 2013, KTHV)
How to find unclaimed life insurance benefits
Benefits that have not been collected for more than a few years after the death of a policy-holder often get turned over to the state where the policy was bought. (Mar. 25, 2013, NBC News.)
State Recovers Unclaimed Insurance Money
Beneficiaries of long forgotten insurance policies may soon be able to recover proceeds they never knew existed. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced today that $18,026,392.08 in unclaimed property has been recovered through agreements with some of the nation's largest life insurance providers. (Mar. 22, 2013, Inside Indiana Business.)
Virginia may have your money (and it wants to give it back to you)
If you haven't heard of Unclaimed Property (see below), get on it. It's a large fund of money ($1.289 billion) comprising what individuals and businesses own, but don't know they own. (Mar. 15, 2013, RVANews.)
Do you have unclaimed property or money?
Sweeter than honey, Utahns may only be a mouse click away from learning whether the Beehive State has missing property or unclaimed money in your name or that of a loved one. (Mar. 11, 2013, KSL.)
IRS has nearly $1 billion in unclaimed refunds
Taxpayers have a few weeks left to receive nearly $1 billion in unclaimed refunds, the Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday. (Mar. 14, 2013, Market Watch).
Gold Items Featured In WV State Treasurer's Online Auction
If you are in the market for gold and want to strike a deal, then state Treasurer John Perdue's online auction website might be a place to explore. (Mar. 27, 2013, WCHS.)
Unclaimed Property Division Reunites 1,400 Wyomingites With Funds
Wyoming State Treasurer, Mark Gordon, announced recently that the Wyoming Windfall advertising program successfully reunited more than 1,400 residents with their unclaimed funds - in total more than $340,000. (Mar. 25, 2013, Sheridan Media.)
Utah holds $350M in unclaimed property, cash
Kathy Ricci's family recently found out you don't necessarily have to go to Vegas for an unexpected windfall. (Mar. 13, 2013, Salt Lake Tribune.)
Unclaimed property report published
The names of more than 30,000 Nebraskans and former Nebraskans are included in the 2013 Unclaimed Property Report to be published in Nebraska newspapers in March and April, as required by state law, State Treasurer Don Stenberg said today. (Mar. 12, 2013, The Chadron Record.)
Scottsbluff man "had no idea" he had unclaimed property
Kyle Dietz of Scottsbluff was shocked to find out that he is one of 350,000 Nebraskans with a combined 125 million dollars worth unclaimed property. (Mar. 11, 2013, KOTA.)
Illinois State Treasurer Announces List of Items for Upcoming Unclaimed Property Auction
Gold coins, emerald jewelry, and a four leaf clover paperweight are just some of the items that Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is offering in the next Illinois Treasurer's Online Unclaimed Property Auction. (Mar. 13, 2013, WIFR.)
Millions abandoned in banks are fuel for new jobs program
In the next few years, South Dakota's state treasury is expected to start receiving a large annual windfall of cash that belongs to people who don't live here. (Mar. 11, 2013, Black Hills Pioneer.)
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel returns more than $1.4 million in Unclaimed Property to five account owners
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced Friday that he has returned more than $1.4 million to five account owners since the beginning of January. (Mar. 10, 2013, Cuba Free Press.)
Missouri House panel backs military medal legislation
A Missouri House committee has advanced legislation intended to help return lost military medals to veterans or their family members. (Mar. 14, 2013, Digital First Media.)
Nearly $500,000 in unclaimed cash awaiting Wilkes people
The N.C. Department of the State Treasurer is holding nearly $500,000 in unclaimed cash and property that belongs to current or former residents and companies of Wilkes County. (Mar. 13, 2013, Wilkes Journal-Patriot.)
Treasurer Fitzgerald: Yearning to See Something Green? Try the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Iowans who are yearning to see something green after the long winter do not have to wait until St. Patrick's Day or for the spring weather to roll around. (Mar. 7, 2013, readMedia.)
State treasurer to release Unclaimed Property Report
The names of more than 30,000 Nebraskans and former Nebraskans are included in the 2013 Unclaimed Property Report to be published in Nebraska newspapers in March and April, as required by state law. (Mar. 7, 2013, Lincoln Journal Star.)
Unclaimed money nets Marathon County Humane Society $1114
The Marathon County Humane Society has received a check for $1114.82 from the Wisconsin Office of the State Treasurer. (Mar. 6, 2013, WFXS.)
Warning issued over unclaimed property scam
The Minnesota Department of Commerce's name is currently being misappropriated in a phishing scheme related to the Unclaimed Property Program. (Mar. 3, 2013, Echo Press.)
Nearly $1 million in unclaimed property found
Almost $1 million in property belonging to Miami County residents is waiting to be claimed through the Kansas Treasurer's Office. (Mar. 1, 2013, Osawatomie Graphic.)
Mass. unclaimed property list released
The latest list of unclaimed property owners in Massachusetts has been released. Feb. 28, 2013, WPRI.)
Misplaced funds find their way back to Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association of Reading
A $70,000 certificate of deposit that the Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association of Reading lost years ago came back on Friday, with interest. (Mar. 2, 2013, Reading Eagle.)
Millions in unclaimed property held by state of Minnesota
Minnesota's Unclaimed Property Program was created in 1969 to ensure that money that businesses owed to Minnesotans was held in the public interest and returned to the extent possible to Minnesota's consumers. (Feb. 23, 2013, Waseca County News.)
9,660 in McDonough County have unclaimed property through I-Cash program
A reported 9,660 people or other individual parties in McDonough County currently have unclaimed property being held with the state - more than $1.2 million worth of abandoned cash and assets. (Mar. 1, 2013, McDonough Voice.)
Good Morning America Unclaimed Property Page
You Might Be Rich! Learn how to check
NBC's Tiki Barber shows you how you can check if you have unclaimed money.
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