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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Announces 12 Days of Unclaimed Property on Social Media
Jefferson City, MO – Santa checks his list twice—and Missouri State
Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is reminding Missourians to channel their
inner-Kris Kringle and check the Unclaimed Property list. Beginning today and
continuing for 12 days, the @MOTreasurer official social media platforms will
encourage Missourians to check the Unclaimed Property list by highlighting
holiday-themed names and items in the database. All posts will use the hashtag
#12DaysofUCP. “While everyone is searching for
deals this Cyber Monday, be sure to check ShowMeMoney.com for the ultimate
deal—your money,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “My Office holds over $1 billion
in Unclaimed Property and we want to return it to the more than five million
account owners. I hope these social media posts will encourage Missourians to
search the list and maybe find an unexpected holiday bonus.” Some noteworthy items held in
Unclaimed Property include an early edition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, way more than five golden rings, vintage toys, and
plenty of silver and gold. With 32 George Baileys, 16 Charlie Browns, and one
Kevin McCallister, you never know who you’ll find on the Unclaimed Property
list. State law requires financial
institutions, insurance companies, public agencies and other business entities
to turn over unclaimed assets to the Treasurer’s Office. Most Unclaimed
Property consists of cash from bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and contents of
safe deposit boxes that have been abandoned. It can also include uncollected
insurance policy proceeds, government refunds, utility deposits, and wages from
past jobs. Treasurer Fitzpatrick currently manages
over $1 billion in unclaimed assets in more than five million owner accounts.
Unclaimed Property is waiting for one in ten Missourians, and the average
return is nearly $300. Missourians can search and claim Unclaimed Property
year-round at ShowMeMoney.com.
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