As we’ve reported on several occasions, States are getting more and more aggressive at appropriating gift card $$$ from retailers that are considered unredeemed.  It is a long shot, but as Consumerist reports, it is worth checking States unclaimed property lists to see if there is anything under your name.

But, even if getting any gift card $$$ you’ve long forgotten about back is a long shot, it is a good practice to check unclaimed property lists periodically.  Doing so about a year ago I found $1,500 that belonged to my wife (from her former employer) and around $1,000 that belonged to my brother-in-law’s sister.  I also found about $100 that belonged to my father (long-dead AT&T account overpayment).  You never know what you will find.