BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) – Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced Thursday that a new batch of names had been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners, and you might recognize some of them.
Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is one of the names of people with unclaimed property or money here in Massachusetts.
“Put on your poker face and declare what is rightfully yours,” State Treasurer Goldberg said in a statement. “Pick up your phone and give us a call today to start your claims settlement!”
Pharrell Williams, members of New Edition, Yo Yo Ma, Steven Tyler, Megan Trainor and Susan Tedeschi joined Lady Gaga on the Commonwealth’s list of musicians with unclaimed property. The list includes over 55,000 properties valued at millions of dollars, according to the Treasurer.
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Unclaimed property can include things like forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, insurance policy proceeds, and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. The Treasury updates the list every six months.
In 2021, the Treasury processed over 113,000 claims valued at over $174 million, according to Treasurer Goldberg. Those unsure if they have unclaimed property can search for themselves on the Unclaimed Property Department’s website or call the office at 888-344-6277.
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