UPDATED: Massachusetts Unclaimed Property (new version)

It’s Your Money. Do This One Thing and Get Paid

Here’s an Easy Way to Get It

You know that “extra money” we talk about finding under the proverbial couch cushion? It’s the money we wish we had when we need to buy something extra or are surprised with an unexpected bill. If you need extra money, don’t go turning your house upside down. Just do this one easy thing: Check to see if the Massachusetts State Treasurer’s Office has unclaimed money for you. This free service offered by the State Treasurer’s Office is the best way to find extra money. Right now, Massachusetts is holding over $2 billion in unclaimed money and valuables. If you’ve ever neglected to cash a check, forgotten about an account, or simply overpaid a bill, there could be money waiting for you. All you have to do it is claim it.

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How it works?

Every year, millions of dollars go unclaimed. In fact, one in ten Mass residents is owed unclaimed money. How is that possible? Private institutions are required to notify the rightful owners of unclaimed money for three years (up to fifteen years for traveler’s checks); after that, the Treasury collects the unreceived funds and waits for you to claim them. There is no timetable or deadline to claim your money and the service is COMPLETELY FREE. Checking to see if you have unclaimed money is as easy as 1-2-3. What are you waiting for? Get reunited with your money today!

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– Savings and checking accounts – Unpaid wages or commissions – Uncashed insurance proceeds – Stocks, underlying shares, or uncashed dividends – Customer deposits or overpayments – Certificates of deposit – Credit balances and refunds – Money orders – Life insurance policies – Uncashed benefit checks or Accounts payable checks

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What is unclaimed property?

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Is this a scam?

Nope. Every state offers an unclaimed property service.

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Is this service completely free?

Yes. 100 percent. The entire mission of this free service is to reunite you with money that is rightfully yours. No strings attached. Search the comprehensive listing of over 10,000,000 unclaimed items on the program’s website to see what you may be owed today.

You sure could! The Unclaimed Property Division updates its website all the time. It recommends that you search every six months.

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I checked once and didn’t see my name; could I have money on the list now?

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Is there a lot of paperwork to fill out?

Generally, no. When you make a claim for yourself, the process is straightforward. In some cases, you could be asked for additional documentation. However, when claiming for someone else, such as a deceased relative, additional paperwork is required.

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What am I waiting for?

Nothing! Look Now!

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Testimonials from people who got extra money!

At first I was skeptical, like I couldn’t believe it was real! Then thrilled! I was so relieved to be able to pay off my credit card balance which was stressing me out, and now so excited about being able to finally take a vacation! - Abigail B.

My dad passed away years ago, and my first thought was, I wish I could retrieve that my money for my siblings, and I wished I could have retrieved it years ago for them. I felt it was my job as my dad's executrix. - Mary M.

I haven't received my money yet, but when I do, I intend to put some of it towards a family trip, buy myself a handbag and the rest can go into savings. - Kimberly H.

I bought my wife a pair of diamond hoops that she had been eyeing for a while. - David G.

Unclaimed property is any financial asset, not including land or real estate, which has gone without customer-generated activity for an extended period of time. Examples include: