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When someone is unable to return money to you,
When someone is unable to return money to you,
it gets sent to the State Controller's Office until you claim it.
it gets sent to the State Controller's Office until you claim it.
Anderson is here to help you get it back.
Anderson is here to help you get it back.
What is Unclaimed Property?
What is Unclaimed Property?
What are others saying?
What are others saying?
What kinds of property are held by the State Controller's Office?
What kinds of property are held by the State Controller's Office?
Online Accounts
Online Accounts
Online accounts are considered abandoned if the user has not signed in for a while (usually three years). The money held in abandoned accounts are sent to the SCO, including accounts for online banking and brokerage platforms. Some assets may be sold or auctioned (such as stocks in a brokerage account) before it is accepted into the Unclaimed Property Fund (UPF).
Checks and Cash
Checks and Cash
When a business attempts to send a check but is unsuccessful - or if they notice the check was never deposited - the business is required to send that money to the SCO. Common examples include refunds, wages, and court settlements. Cash is by far the most commonly escheated property and is what Anderson specializes in.
Safe Deposit Boxes
Safe Deposit Boxes
When a bank or credit union determines that a safe deposit box has been abandoned and is unable to contact the owner, it sends the contents to the SCO. The contents may be auctioned if they continue to be unclaimed.
Steps to Success!
Steps to Success!
Search
Search
If you received a letter or postcard from us, it is because we have identified one or more unclaimed properties that may belong to you. Once we have confirmed your interest, we will conduct a full search of the SCO's list of unclaimed properties.
Sign
Sign
Once we have a final list of properties that belong to you, we will have you complete a final review of the Claim Package. Once it is received, the SCO will assign a "Warrant Number."
Send
Send
Once the Claim Package has been sent or uploaded to the SCO's online system, they will either (1) ask for additional information or documentation, or (2) process your claim for immediate payment!
Success!
Success!
Once your claim has been processed, the SCO will send you a check via USPS! Remember, you will never need to pay Anderson directly - the "Investigator's Fee" is a contingent fee that is subtracted from the total claim amount and sent to Anderson by the SCO as a separate check.
Questions?
Questions?
Ask for a free consultation by visiting our Contact page.
You can search for your unclaimed property for free at claimit.ca.gov.
DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES
California residents can search, but not claim, property via the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA)'s website MissingMoney.com.
Claims for California residents must be submitted through the SCO's website (www.claimit.ca.gov).
Note: This is set to change on September 4, 2025. See our News page for more information.
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Each claimant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of California, Anderson Recovery,
and each of their respective officers and employees from any loss resulting from payment of a claim.
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