Unclaimed Money: A Growing Problem
Stay Safe from Scams: IRS Tips
According to TheSuns, a lot of money is going unclaimed. This is not just happening in one place. In California, for example, over $125 million in money is still waiting to be claimed. Many people are not taking advantage of the help they are supposed to receive.
The IRS (a government agency) is warning people about scams. Scammers are trying to trick people into giving them money. The IRS says to be careful when you get an email from someone claiming to be them. They will never ask for your personal information, like your Social Security number, in an email.
Lawsuits and Unclaimed Money: What You Need to Know
There is also a lawsuit against Robinhood, a financial company. To get money from the lawsuit, you must have lived in Washington state and gotten a text message from Robinhood about a special program. You also had to agree to get these messages. When you make a claim, you will need to give a special code.