As the engines roar and the excitement builds for the 109th Indianapolis 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita is waving the green flag for Hoosiers to race over to IndianaUnclaimed.gov and check for unclaimed property. Just like the thrill of crossing the finish line, discovering unclaimed funds can be a victory worth celebrating.
“Let’s put Hoosiers in the driver’s seat this Indy 500 to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs,” said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “With hundreds of millions still waiting to be claimed, you might find enough to buy a round of milk in Victory Lane. Start your engines and search IndianaUnclaimed.gov today!”
Attorney General Rokita offers these tips to keep your assets from going off track:
- Keep a record of all bank accounts and update your address with businesses when you move
- Cash all checks promptly no matter how small and record utility deposit.
- Talk to loved ones about safe deposit boxes or stock certificates to ensure they’re claimed
Attorney General Rokita recommends Hoosiers get in the driver’s seat and check for these types of property that might go unclaimed:
- Unclaimed wages or commissions
- Money orders
- Safety deposit box contents
- Savings and checking accounts
- Refunds
- Overpayments such as:
- Credit card balances
- Cell phone bills
- DMV payments
You can also contact the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-866-462-5246 or updmail@atg.in.gov.
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