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This website is a private registry service and is not a U.S. government agency. Official state unclaimed property programs remain free and independent of this portal.

U.S. Unclaimed Assets Registry
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Security & Consumer Protection

Protect Yourself From Recovery Scams

Scammers exploit people hoping to recover money. Learn the warning signs, how legitimate recovery actually works, and where to report fraud.

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The One Rule That Protects You Most

Official state unclaimed property programs are always free and never demand upfront payment, gift cards, or your full Social Security number by phone or email to "release" funds. If someone guarantees a specific payout in exchange for a fee, treat it as a scam.

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Common Scam Tactics

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Advance-Fee Fraud

You're told to pay a "processing fee," "tax," or "insurance" before funds can be released. Legitimate recovery never requires an upfront payment to you.

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Phishing & Spoofing

Emails and texts imitate real agencies to steal logins or identity details. Check the sender address and never click unexpected links.

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Impersonation Calls

Callers claim to be from a "recovery unit" and pressure you for your SSN or bank details. Hang up and contact the organization directly.

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Urgency & Threats

"Act now or lose your funds forever." Real programs do not use countdown pressure — your ownership rarely expires.

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Red Flags

  • cancel Demands a fee, gift card, or wire transfer upfront
  • cancel Asks for your full SSN or bank login by phone/email
  • cancel Guarantees a specific dollar amount
  • cancel Pressures you to "act immediately"
  • cancel Uses free email domains but claims to be official
  • cancel Refuses to provide written documentation
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Signs of a Legitimate Process

  • check_circle Free to search and to verify ownership
  • check_circle Explains exactly what documents are needed
  • check_circle Provides written terms before any service
  • check_circle Never rushes you or threatens penalties
  • check_circle Protects sensitive data with encryption
  • check_circle Lets you use official state programs directly
§ Know Our Practices

How We Will — and Won't — Contact You

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  • • Contact you from our official support address
  • • Ask you to log in only on this website
  • • Explain required documents in writing
  • • Keep sensitive identifiers encrypted and masked

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  • • Demand payment in gift cards or crypto
  • • Ask for your password or full SSN by email
  • • Threaten you to force an immediate decision
  • • Guarantee a specific payout for a fee

Where to Report Fraud

If you have been targeted, report it to these official U.S. resources. They are independent of this registry.

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FBI IC3

Internet Crime Complaint Center

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Report fraud at reportfraud.ftc.gov

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NAUPA

Official state unclaimed property directory

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Think You've Been Contacted by a Scammer?

Tell our support team what happened. We'll help you understand the situation and point you to the right reporting channels.

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