Have you heard about the Great Colorado Payback ?
Yes it is true, Colorado has given their attempts to return unclaimed property and money to citizens a name; the Great Colorado Payback. Keeping in the fun of things, last Friday fans attending the big CU/Nebraska football game had a chance to claim their share of more than $300 million in unclaimed property currently held by the state.
The Great Colorado Payback program allows Coloradoans to claim lost or forgotten property such as checking accounts, savings accounts and safe deposit boxes abandoned for more than five years, which the state has taken for safekeeping.
Colorado State Treasurer Hillman had a booth outside of Folsom Field. If you did not hear about this in time to attend the game and you feel you may be someone with unclaimed money continue reading to find out how to claim your share.
Even businesses lose track of property and payments, occasionally resulting in unclaimed property which can be claimed. Corporations, schools, hospitals, and small businesses are also listed among the many individuals whose assets are in the possession of the State.
Money or property turned over to the State Treasury for safekeeping always belongs to the owner or heir of the account and there are no time limits for filing your claim. In an average year, the Unclaimed Property office receives $20 million and less than half of that is reunited with the rightful owner.
The best way to find your unclaimed money:
You can do a complete search of every major unclaimed money databases all from this site: www.CashUnclaimed.com
Or you can contact the state treasurer directly by visiting the Great Colorado Payback web site. People may also call 303-894-2443 or toll free at 1-800-825-2111.
