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	I was told that my property was "Reciprocally" sent to another state after initially being sent to California's Unclaimed Property Division. What does this mean?
	I don't know what state that is. Now what do I do?
	I have a stale dated check that was turned over to unclaimed property but I cannot find my name on the database. What do I do now?
	I had a savings/checking account that was closed out and turned over to unclaimed property but I cannot find my name on the database. What do I do now?
	I found my name on your website but there is no address listed with my name. What do I do now?
	I am not the only reported owner of property I located on your site. Does the additional reported owner have to sign the affirmation form or can I receive these funds myself?
	I am searching for an actual piece of real property (land) that I believe was turned over to the State of California. Why am I not finding this information on your web site?
	I had a Bearer Bond escheated to the State of California. How do I search for this escheatment when there is no name to associate with it?
	Will I be paid interest on the principal amount being held by the Controller's Office?
	I am looking for funds owed to me by the IRS / Franchise Tax Board. Why am I not able to locate my funds on your website?
	Why can't I search by Social Security Number?
	Why can't I fax my claim form in to your office?
	I was given a reference number by the holder to help locate my escheated funds. Why can I not use this number to search with?
	I have a "stale dated" gift card. Is this money considered "escheatable" under California Unclaimed Property Laws?
	Why were my funds escheated to you?