American Fund Recovery LLC

⚠️ Beware of Scams – A Close Call We Experienced

I want to share something that recently happened to us so others in the recovery industry can stay alert.

Someone contacted our firm claiming to be the former owner of a foreclosed property in Delaware and said they were trying to recover surplus funds.

As part of our verification process, we asked for documentation.

Everything seemed legitimate.

• The ID matched the name
• The tax statement matched the property address
• A notarized document was provided with a stamp from an active notary public

On the surface, it looked completely real.

Our attorney even began preparing the recovery process.

But something still felt… off.

Out of caution, we decided to contact the notary public directly whose stamp appeared on the document.

Her reaction was immediate — she was shocked.

The stamp and signature looked incredibly convincing, but she told us she had never met this individual and never notarized the document.

We immediately called the claimant and asked him to explain.

He mumbled something unclear… then hung up.

Within minutes, his phone number was disconnected.

If we hadn’t double-checked, the case could have moved forward with the wrong identity. Funds might even have been released before anyone realized what happened.

Even though everyone involved might technically have been paid, it wouldn’t have been the rightful owner — and that’s simply not the right thing to do.

So this is just a reminder to everyone in this space:

✔ Verify identities carefully
✔ Never rely on a notarization alone
✔ When in doubt, call the notary directly

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and even experienced professionals can be fooled.

Stay vigilant.

If you work in surplus funds recovery, foreclosure recovery, or unclaimed property, please share this so others keep it on their radar.

You never know who you might help avoid the same situation.

5 Common Reasons Funds Go Missing — and How to Get Them Back

-State treasury or County officials never really follow up about the excess funds with the home owner

-Change of address

-Business Closures and Corporate Dissolutions

-Owner Passing

-Family unaware of the existence of funds

Year after year, billions of dollars in unclaimed funds sit idle in state treasuries, courts, and financial institutions. These funds rightfully belong to individuals and businesses—but often go unnoticed due to simple oversights. At American Fund Recovery LLC, we specialize in helping people recover what’s theirs. Here are the five most common reasons money goes missing.
Read more at:
https://www.americanfundrecovery.com/blog

How Much Unclaimed Money Do U.S. State Treasuries (and Counties) Hold?

States are holding $70+ billion in unclaimed money that belongs to Americans. Roughly 1 in 7 people have something to claim. In FY 2024, states returned $4.49 billion to rightful owners. Some states publish county-by-county totals—for example, New York City’s counties alone account for billions.

Read more at:
https://www.americanfundrecovery.com/blog

💰 Your Forgotten Money: Why States and Counties Aren’t Telling You

Did you know that 1 in 7 Americans has money sitting unclaimed—often for years—because states and counties fail to notify the rightful owners?

Across the U.S., there’s an estimated $49.5 billion in unclaimed and surplus funds, and yet millions of people have no idea they’re entitled to it. In California alone, more than $13 billion sits unclaimed.

Why?
• Minimal outreach from state and county agencies
• Confusing claim processes
• Poor public awareness and outdated systems

At American Fund Recovery LLC, we believe you deserve to know when money is owed to you—and to have a simple, guided path to recover it. We help locate, verify, and recover unclaimed and surplus funds on your behalf.

💼 No upfront fees — you only pay when we recover your funds.
🌐 Visit americanfundrecovery.com to start your free search today.