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Pennsylvania Returns $50M in Unclaimed Property, Warns of Scams

12/21/2025

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The Pennsylvania Money Match program, created by Act 81 of 2024, automatically returns unclaimed property valued up to $500 to individuals, announced by Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
In its first year, the program has returned over $50 million to claimants.
Garrity urged recipients to cash or deposit their checks promptly.
The Treasury warned about scams targeting potential claimants and said they do not contact individuals through unsolicited text messages.

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The Pennsylvania Money Match program, created by Act 81 of 2024, automatically returns unclaimed property valued up to $500 to individuals, announced by Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity.
In its first year, the program has returned over $50 million to claimants.
Garrity urged recipients to cash or deposit their checks promptly.
The Treasury warned about scams targeting potential claimants and said they do not contact individuals through unsolicited text messages.