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How to Find and Claim Your Unclaimed Funds for Free

Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 24, 20252 min2,000 views
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Understanding Unclaimed Property

  • 💡 Unclaimed funds occur when companies owe money to individuals but cannot locate them, often due to a move or forgotten accounts.
  • 📌 When money goes unclaimed, it is typically sent to the government.
  • 🎯 Approximately one out of every seven people has unclaimed funds, with a significant amount of money available nationwide.

Claiming Your Funds

  • 🚀 Finding and claiming your unclaimed property is a free and simple process, accessible online.
  • 🔍 You can search the database for your own name, a business, or a relative as an heir.
  • ✅ Forms can be filled out online, and notifications about funds can be received within minutes or hours.

State and National Resources

  • 💰 New Jersey has reunited residents with over $875 million in unclaimed property over the past four years.
  • 🌐 It is recommended to check your state's treasury website or usa.gov/missingmoney.com multiple times a year, as the databases are updated frequently.
  • ⚠️ Be aware that while claiming funds is free, you may be responsible for paying taxes on the amount received.
  • 🚫 Do not pay anyone to help you find or claim your unclaimed money, as this service is free.
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