Mark Zuckerberg, the State of California Would Like You to Pick Up Your Unclaimed Checks

However broke the state of California may be, it’s actually sitting on a treasure trove of unclaimed property that’s valued at over $6 billion. Holders like “corporations, business associations, financial institutions, and insurance companies” are required to report any unclaimed property annually to the state comptroller’s office. That means if you have forgotten about bank account contents or uncashed money orders, they’re sitting around with the comptroller.
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