Do You Have Missing Money?!
Have you ever heard of MissingMoney.com? Until recently, I did not know that this web-site even existed. MissingMoney.com is a national database that was established in 1999 by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) and enables people like you and me to perform comprehensive searches for lost assets required by law to be turned over to the states and provinces. What does this mean in plain English…you can search for money owed to you!
The most common types of unclaimed property include:
* Bank accounts and safe deposit box contents
* Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and dividends
* Uncashed checks and wages
* Insurance policies, CD’s, trust funds
* Utility deposits, escrow accounts
To search for your own missing money, here are the steps that you need to follow:
*Click here, enter your name, and click on “go.” You can do an individual, family or business search (you can even search for a deceased family member).
*If you find a match, you must complete a claim form. Most states and provinces require a specific form to be completed which asks pertinent information about the property and proof of ownership, such as copies of checkbook, passbook, bonds, etc.
*Follow the instructions to complete the specified form and supply any necessary documentation and identification.
*The claim form and ID are then mailed to the state for review. The state will respond to you directly after they have reviewed your submission and verified that you are the rightful owner.
*Most states send you an acknowledgment letter after receiving your claim. Claims processing time frames vary between states and provinces and property to property based upon claim activity.
Please note that there are currently only 44 states whose records are contained in the MissingMoney database: click here to view the list of participating states (Illinois and Rhode Island will be added soon).
Thanks to one of my readers for making me aware of this site. She found 5 claims for her husband and friends of money owed including overpayment of taxes, an airline that owed for a missing bag, and an overpaid utility bill from the 1990’s! Please let us know in the comment section below if you find money owed to you or your family.
**If you have additional questions about MissingMoney.com, please click here to view the frequently asked questions and/or to contact them directly.
i found money for my sister! 🙂 she got so happy! every little bit counts y’all!!
This is neat I am not on here but I did find several of my family members on here.
Wow. I just found four unclaimed funds under my name, with my old employer! It says “unknown” amounts for all. It really feels like found treasure – no matter how little it might turn out to be. Thanks Collin – your site is so valuable and so much fun!!
Found my name with my old employer’s name; called because I did not like the idea of sending in a copy of my soc sec card and driver’s license. The women who answered the phone looked it up and I found out from her that it was not me by the extra information she gave me!
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I found several family members! I’m worried it’s a scam though. How do I know for sure it’s not?
I called a phone number that is listed with the state that has the money
I used this a year ago and got my money
IT’S NOT A SCAM I FOUND MONEY FOR HUBBY $80.00 FROM A BANK ACCOUNT IN TEXAS WE NOW LIVE IN GA ..SORRY FOR WRITTING IN CAPS MY LAPTOP BUTTON IS STUCK …LOL..TRY IT OUT I PROMISE..
Christina…to best protect yourself, you can go through your state. Go to missingmoney.com, click on the map, scroll down to find the list of states and offices, and pick your state. These are the official offices for this sort of thing. I worried the same thing as you but this route is the safe one.
I just found $80 from an old utility deposit. Thank you!
I’m not on here but I found my husband, my mom twice, my brother, and my cousin. Holy Smokes!
Thanks Collin, Ur AWESOME…..I just recently found your site and I have already save $50.00. I found my name and my sister-in-law name….THANKS!!!! 🙂
I did this a year or two ago, and found my father as well. I got well over $100, and my father a lot more. We went through the state where the money was being held (where we used to live) and it was completely legit. Really recommended!
I just found some money for my dad!
I have had 2 different family members of mine that I found on there. One was an old bank account her mother had prior to passing away that was left to her, the other was and old allimony payment my grandfather made to my grandmother that got lost. Both case they got their money back. One was over $900.00. The website is for real…although I my name never seems to appear on there, SHUCKS! For real though, it is not a scam people. If it says you have money…YOU HAVE MONEY!
Just found my dad money too – two different listings! My husband and I had checked this site years ago, but I completely forgot about it in the meantime. Thanks Collin!
My mom found $200 from Blue Cross, in PA, we live in MI, but I went to school there, she got the check a few months ago.
Holy smokes! I found myself on there for an unclaimed amount over $200!
Just found money for my mother in law…Yeah!
I’ll be getting 56 bucks back from an employer I had Six years ago!! Thank you SO much for posting this!!
Thank you so much!!! I just found I have $50-$100 to claim! Yeahhh!
I found some unclaimed money from when I lived in Texas. Thanks so much for sharing this site.
I didn’t know about this website but I know that the state of Missouri has it on the treasurer’s website. Like once a year the state puts a list of people that have money in the small town’s newspapers. I looked several years ago and found out that my Uncle had some bonds that my Grandpa bought that nobody knew about and he ended up selling for a couple thousand dollars!Then my Dad had a life insurance policy that his parents got for him when he was born and he cashed it in for like $1500. Then my husband had 2 different ones that were deposits from utilities that came to $135. My father and father-in-law still have money to claim but haven’t. I would check everybody that you know and let them know about it The money just sits until somebody claims it.
Thank you Collin –money for my son and money for me.I’m going to look up some other family members ; )
I just found $117! Thanks a lot Collin!
I found out about this site a couple years ago and my sons father was one of the people I found that had money owed to them. It took a while but he got around $40 from McDonalds. Also, some insurance company owed my Grandfather over $100 but I don’t speak with any longer so I’m not sure if he ever collected. This is very legit. I actually first heard about this site in a Kiplinger magazine.
I so wish my name was on there lol…. I found my grandfather’s name on this site yrs ago and it was well over $1000… and for finding it, he sent me a check for a little over $100 for a “finder’s fee”
MissingMoney.com doesn’t include all states, but if you live or have lived in Illinois, go to http://www.cashdash.net. Same thing! And, remember to try every state you’ve lived it!!!
haha, I just found my husband on there, and apparently paypal owes him 56 cents. 😉
That is awesome! lol
oooh fun. nothing for me, but 2 family members so far!! thanks!!
My husband was on here and we are ready to file a claim. Thanks.
Thanks, I found my grandma who passed away last year and 3 other realitives. I did this about 2 yrs ago and found my mom and 3 friends but forgot about it.
I found money for me. An old savings account…$25-50…every little bit counts. I’ve heard of this site before, and didn’t find anything for me…but not this time. Thanks Collin.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this–found unclaimed stocks for my Dad & unclaimed Target rebate for my FIL (except he thinks this is all from Nigeria) 🙂
Wow, I found my name as well as several for my husband and his business. He is a little unsure. It does not list any dollar amounts or who the money is from.
Collin, You just made the day for so many today! 🙂 hehe! Thanks!
No money for me, but both my mom and dad had some. I called to tell them while they were out for dinner. My mom said, “Now we can get dessert….without the coupon!” Thought you would appreciate that! Your site is awesome! Keep up the great hunting!!!
I hope it’s not too late to ask a question for all you hip2savers out there. My husband many years ago had discovered his bank account in France to have disappeared. Wondering if anyone knows how we might inquire about any ‘missing money’ or funds from France or Europe if any such entity exists. Thanks for any replies that we might be lucky enough to receive. GREATLY APPRECIATED. ;-))
WooHoo – TWO different states I lived in show that I’m owed money from past employers 🙂
WOW! I actually had missing money in the state that I grew up in, Thanks Colin!
That’s funny, i recently came across your blog and have been reading along.. Can’t wait to see what you write about. Go for it!