I can’t believe how many people walk right past “free money” because they think it’s a scam. It’s not. I’m looking at the data right now, and state treasuries are currently sitting on over $70 billion in unclaimed property. This isn’t just loose change—we’re talking about uncashed payroll checks, forgotten utility deposits, old savings accounts, and insurance payouts.
I ran a test search for a few common names this morning. The results were shocking. Look at the table below—this is exactly what it looks like when the system flags a “hit.”
| Claimant Status | Source Type | Avg. Amount | Risk Level |
| PENDING CLAIM | Old Savings / CD | $2,000 – $8,000+ | High (Dormancy laws) |
| PAID | Utility Deposit | $50.00 – $150.00 | Low |
| AVAILABLE | Uncashed Payroll | $400.00+ | Medium |
| ESCHEATED | Safe Deposit Box | Unknown | CRITICAL |
Why You Need to Look Now
Here is the ugly truth: If you leave this money too long, it gets “escheated” to the state. While you can technically claim it indefinitely in most states, the process gets harder, and physical items in safe deposit boxes often get auctioned off.
The “Red Marker” Warning: When I pulled up the search results (see the image below), I saw a pending claim for over $8,450. That is life-changing money just sitting in a digital limbo.
How to Check (Safely)
Do NOT pay a third-party company to find this for you. That is the scam.
- Go to MissingMoney.com (this is the NAUPA-endorsed site).
- Search your name and every state you have ever lived in.
- If you find a match, you will need to upload ID and proof of address.
Don’t wait. The state is using your money until you claim it.
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