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Florida Unclaimed Property Office Has Over Two Billion Dollars Of Unclaimed Property

There could be money sitting around with your name on it!! The Florida Unclaimed Property Office  says there is a ton of unclaimed property that is just sitting around…you should…

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There could be money sitting around with your name on it!!

The Florida Unclaimed Property Office  says there is a ton of unclaimed property that is just sitting around...you should check to make sure you don't own any of it.

Florida’s Chief Financial Office holds in its possession over two billion dollars of unclaimed property. Over $600,000 of that is in valuables left behind in safe deposit boxes, such as coins and high priced jewelry.

The rest of it is in the form of dormant accounts in banks, securities, and trust holdings.

If you've ever had to put a deposit down on a utility bill....and forgot to get it back...you might have money there!!

The office is required to hold onto the property for at least 2 years. After which, the public can bid on these unclaimed items. This office holds a property auction twice a year.

That auction is to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel at Orlando Airport on Saturday morning (August 31st.) at 9am. There will be NO online bidding.

To check for your name click HERE.

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