Go to these websites, type in your name and they’ll tell you if there are any state “unclaimed monies” due to you. My friend Jen saw that I was owed money by the University of Massachusetts and gave me a call. I haven’t actually be able to claim the money yet but, yes, it’s totally legit.
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
MissingMoney.com
update 3-18-05: Yup, the University of Massachusetts owes me money. I just have to provide my current address at the time. Ack! I don’t remember the exact address so I’m asking some MA friends if they can help out.
update 5-9-05: TJIC suggested I look toward the town tax assessor. I found that this website, as a part of the tax appraisals system will show you a photo of most homes in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia (which is just a little creepy).I found the place I used to live in. Now the state of Massachusetts demands that I show them something proving that I used to live there. Ugh. That was over 10 years ago. I’m looking…..
I found out that I’m owed over $500. Cool.
