Protect yourself from fraud.
Legitimate unclaimed property programs never demand upfront payment just to check a record. Learn to spot the warning signs of found money scams.
Upfront Payment
The Scam: Demanding processing fees or taxes before releasing funds.
Reality: State claims are free to file.
Secret Codes
The Scam: Asking for online banking passwords or 2FA codes.
Reality: Never share these. Ever.
False Urgency
The Scam: Act now or the money expires in 24 hours!
Reality: Unclaimed property is held indefinitely.
Vague Senders
The Scam: Messages from The Government without naming a specific agency.
Reality: Real notices cite specific state treasuries.
How these scams operate
Fraudsters often use spoofing technology to make their phone number look like a government agency. They may send official-looking emails or texts claiming large refunds are pending.
Their goal is simple: Information harvesting. They want your Social Security number to commit identity theft, or your credit card details to charge bogus fees.
Our Safety Commitment
Escheat.ai is built on transparency. Here is how we differ from bad actors.
No Bank Logins
We will never ask for your online banking password, PIN, or one-time login codes.
Free Options
We always disclose that you can search and file claims for free directly with state governments.
Verified Links
Any document requests we make will be clearly explained and tied to specific official state forms.
Suspicious of a message claiming to be from us? Verify it with our support team before responding.