How to Protect Sensitive Information During a Claim

Claiming unclaimed property requires sharing personal information. Here is how to protect yourself during the process.

What you should never send by email

• Full Social Security numbers
• Bank account numbers or passwords
• Driver's license numbers (unless through a secure portal)
• Full dates of birth combined with other identifying information
• Estate or trust documents containing sensitive details

Recover My Property will never ask you to send these through ordinary email. We provide a secure channel for document submission after initial contact.

How to verify a legitimate recovery service

• Confirm the company's identity through independent sources
• Check whether the company is registered to do business in your state
• Verify that the unclaimed-property record exists by searching MissingMoney.com
• Ask for the service agreement in writing before signing anything
• Never pay upfront fees for recovery services

Red flags

• Guarantees of recovery or specific amounts
• Pressure to act immediately
• Requests for sensitive information by unsecured email
• Claims of government affiliation
• Refusal to provide a written fee agreement

How Recover My Property handles your information

We limit information requests to what is reasonably necessary for the claim. We use secure channels for document submission. We do not sell your personal information. Our privacy practices are described in our Privacy Policy.

If you have concerns, contact us directly. Learn more on our Trust and Verification page.