![]() ![]() If you receive a suspicious solicitation from a non-governmental source, the Controller recommends that you do not share personal information with the sender. Instead forward the solicitation to the State Controller's Office at the Controller's legal team can pursue appropriate action. It is a violation of California law for people or companies to falsely identify themselves as representing a government official.Some people have reported receiving official-looking emails or letters with instructions to contact a private attorney or pay upfront fees for help with recovering lost property for them or a family member. You have the right to obtain your unclaimed property without fees or lawyers by working directly with the State Controller’s Office staff. ![]() The State Controller’s Office is not connected with the mailing of these postcards and cautions the public from calling a number from an unknown source. California unclaimed money totals are approximately 10.2 billion, with cash making up about 90 of the missing funds, according to an article on Feb, 2021. The State Controller’s Office has received inquiries from the public reporting the receipt of generic postcards prompting individuals to call a toll-free number regarding an unclaimed property notification.Some more complicated claims may require additional proof of ownership. In California, unclaimed property or lost money is the responsibility of the State Controllers Office (SCO). To electronically claim property, an owner must complete a secure form online (including name, social security number, birthdate, and address). Video: What to do if you receive a notice from the State Controller's Office.There is no time limit for claiming your property from the state. ![]() If you did not contact the business by the deadline listed, the property will simply be transferred to the State Controller’s Office and then you can claim it here. The state holds unclaimed funds indefinitely and continually makes efforts to locate the original owners and their heirs or surviving family members.
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