PA Treasurer McCord: This St. Patrick’s Day, You Don’t Need the “Luck of the Irish” to Claim What’s Yours with Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program
$1.9 billion waiting to be claimed; about 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property
Harrisburg – March 12, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — You may not be Irish, but you will certainly smile this St. Patrick’s Day if you find unclaimed property in your name at www.patreasury.gov, State Treasurer Rob McCord said today as he reminded Pennsylvanians that their very own pot of gold could await them for free in Treasury’s database.
“This St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no need to go to the end of the rainbow to find your treasure. Simply plug your name into Treasury’s free unclaimed property database at www.patreasury.gov to find out,” Treasurer McCord said. “Pennsylvanians have a one-in-10 chance at finding unclaimed property in their name, and with the average claim valued at $1,200, it is well worth a moment of your time to search.”
Treasurer McCord highlighted some St. Patrick’s Day-themed names in Treasury’s unclaimed property database.
Michael Rainbow, Erie
Allison Lee Green, Pottstown
Leonora Irish, Coudersport
Clyde Lucky, Pittsburgh
Carl Clover, Knox
Aural Gold, Hazleton
Laurie Ann Patty, Selinsgrove
Jason Shamrock, Smithfield
Caitlin March, Bethel Park
Suzette Luck, Hatboro
Thomas Ireland, Shinglehouse
Amy Dublin, Langhorne
David Parades, Phoenixville
Mabel Coins, Muse
Pennsylvanians whose name is on this list should call Treasury’s Return Team at 1-800-222-2046, the Treasurer said. Anyone can search for unclaimed property and initiate a claim online via Treasury’s database at www.patreasury.gov.
Treasurer McCord dispelled the notion that individuals are the only ones who can have unclaimed property. Treasury’s unclaimed property database contains the names of many businesses, such as Clover Insulation Co. in Trevose, Rainbow Car Wash in Pottstown, the Irish Musicians Union in Yeadon and Emerald Isle Landscaping in Kimberton. The Treasurer also noted there is money waiting for St. Patrick’s Church in Kennett Square and St. Patrick School in Franklin.
Each year, Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things such as abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, and contents of safe deposit boxes. Treasurer McCord’s Return Team is working hard to locate the rightful owners of about $1.9 billion in unclaimed property.
Since January 2009, the McCord Treasury has collected more than $894 million in property, returned more than $425 million to rightful owners, and generated about $468 million for the state’s General Fund through the Unclaimed Property Program.
To learn more about Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Program or to search for property, visit www.patreasury.gov or call 1-800-222-2046.
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