Every person’s dream is to find money they never knew they had. In fact, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (N.A.U.P.A.), there is more than $41 billion in unclaimed money in the United States alone! This money could be from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, or life insurance policies. If you’re wondering how to find out if you have any unclaimed money and how to get it back, you’ve come to the right place. We will list several websites where you can search for your unclaimed money through the government. We will also discuss how to spot a fake website and what to do if you are scammed. So don’t wait any longer. Your unclaimed money could be waiting for you!

Unclaimed Money Scams

According to N.A.U.P.A., each year, there are more than 700,000 people who are victims of unclaimed money scams. These scammers often create fake websites that look like the real thing to trick people into giving them their personal information.

They may also claim they can get your money faster or for a fee. It’s important to remember that you should never have to pay to get your unclaimed money back- the government websites listed below are free to use. So how can you spot a fake website?

Here are some things to look out for:

• The website has a URL that is similar to the government website but not exactly the same

• The website looks outdated or has grammar/spelling errors

• You are asked to provide personal information such as your Social Security number or bank account information

If you come across a website that you think may be fake, you can report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

Now that we’ve discussed how to avoid being scammed let’s talk about how to find your unclaimed money for free.

Claim Your Money

The first step is to head over to the N.A.U.P.A. website and select your state from the drop-down menu. This will take you to your state’s unclaimed property website. From there, you will need to enter your name or your business name to search for any unclaimed money that may be owed to you. If anything comes up, follow the instructions on the website on how to claim your money.

You can also search for unclaimed money on the “MissingMoney.com” website. This website is a national database of unclaimed property. To search, simply enter your name and state. You need to contact your state’s unclaimed property office to claim your money if anything comes up.

Lost Insurance Money

If you think you may have unclaimed money from a life insurance policy, you can search for it on the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service website.

You will need to enter some basic information such as your name, date of birth, and Social Security number. The website will then search for any life insurance policies in your name. You need to contact the life insurance company directly to claim your policy benefits if anything comes up.

Other Lost Money Sites

You can also search for unclaimed money that may be owed to you from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, and more on the “TreasuryHunt.gov” website.

To begin your search, enter your Social Security number. The website will then search for any unclaimed money that may be in your name. If anything comes up, you will need to follow the instructions on the website to claim your money.

Finally, you can search for unclaimed money on the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators website “www.unclaimed.org.” This website has a database of unclaimed property from all 50 states. To search, simply enter your name and state. If anything comes up, you will need to contact your state’s unclaimed property office in order to claim your money.

Conclusion

We hope this guide helped help you find any unclaimed money that may be owed to you. Remember, you should never have to pay to get your unclaimed money back- the websites listed above are all free to use. If you come across a suspicious website, be sure to report it to the Federal Trade Commission.