More than $1 million in checks will be sent to roughly 4,000 Mississippians from the State Treasury’s Unclaimed Money Division.
According to State Treasurer David McRae, the checks are the result of a pro-active data match the state treasury undertook to return uncashed state-issued checks (such as tax returns, undeposited state paychecks, and similar items) to the rightful owners.
“I’d like you to think for a moment about the thrill that comes when you reach into that winter coat pocket and find a stray bill,” McRae said. “That money was always yours, of course, but the discovery sparks excitement, nonetheless. That’s similar to what it’s like when you discover you have unclaimed money with the State Treasury.”
McRae continues to urge all Mississippians to check the treasury’s database for their name and family members’ names. Questions about the program can be answered by calling (601)359-3600 or emailing unclaimed@treasury.ms.gov.
Folks can search to see if they have any unclaimed money by clicking here. McRae’s office has boasted of sending a record-breaking $100 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians over the past five years.
“Unclaimed money belongs to you, not the state,” McRae said. “So please, cash the check immediately upon receipt. Save it, spend it, use it as you may, but whatever you do, don’t let the check expire or you could lose access to these funds.”