Unclaimed money searches
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ftc.gov
No deadline listed
What it is Varies by case; amounts depend on the case and the loss
Details
- Time
- about 5 min
- Cost
- free
Who it is forPeople who lost money to businesses in FTC cases; each case lists who is covered and whether a claim is needed.
Search on the official site (ftc.gov)CheckedOct 25
pbgc.gov
No deadline listed
What it is Varies; a match may point to a lost pension or 401(k) benefit
Details
- Time
- about 5 min
- Cost
- free
Who it is forPeople who earned a retirement benefit from a private-sector employer whose plan ended and who could not be found, so the benefit went to PBGC.
Search on the official site (pbgc.gov)CheckedOct 25
unclaimed.org
No deadline listed
What it is Varies; any money found is returned by the holding state
Details
- Time
- about 10 min
- Cost
- free
Who it is forAnyone who may have lost track of money, such as old paychecks, deposits or refunds, held by any US state.
Search on the official site (unclaimed.org)CheckedOct 24