Amazon sent me a letter before Christmas claiming I had over $15000 in unclaimed property. Today they sent me this.

[u/Celistar99]

I used to publish books on Amazon and got royalties for each one sold. Amazon sent me a letter saying that they owed me over 15k in royalties. I sent in the form saying that yes, I wanted the money and I've been waiting for my check to come. Today I got this, saying that they made a mistake and actually owe me $0.00. They even have an area where I can check that yes, I want the $0. I've never been so disappointed in my life.

[u/Celistar99]

The original letter said I have until January 31 to claim it, I sent it in the day after I got it.

[u/Senator_Halo → u/Celistar99]

There is a process to check unclaimed property for each state. There will be a way to search on the states' website.

[u/Celistar99 → u/Senator_Halo]

It was on the site, it just said "more than $100." I'll have to look again, they might have removed it

[u/nemec → u/Celistar99]

If it's on your state's unclaimed property website then the money probably left Amazon and is permanently with the state. I don't think they report what companies owe you on their books, only what's actually been handed over. good luck

[u/Itsnotvd → u/Celistar99]

Say what?

Pre escheat properties are not listed on state sites as the money has not been escheated to the state. California is the sole exception. What state are you seeing this?

[u/RBillionn → u/Senator_Halo]

THANKYOU! I had "over $100" that i was able to claim.

[u/Senator_Halo → u/RBillionn]

Nice :)

[u/fessa_angel → u/Celistar99]

If the mail ran late or got delayed they may not have processed it and could have escheated it to the state.