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Find Out if Connecticut Treasury Has Money Owed to You

The CT Big Li$t has more than $807 million waiting to be claimed by nearly 1.5 million people.

More than $807 million is sitting in the Connecticut Treasury waiting to be claimed by rightful owners.

Things like savings accounts, utility deposits or unknown inheritances are held by the Connecticut Treasury until the right person comes along with a proper claim.

Since 2014 the treasury has paid out more than $119 million to nearly 34,000 claimants, said State Treasurer Denise Nappier.

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Nearly 1.5 million names are on the list. The majority of claims fall in the $50.01 to $500 range, but there are 10 owners who can claim more than $500,000.

People can search online to find out if there are any possible claims that could be made. Those who find a possible claim can submit a claim to the Office of the State Treasurer with the proper documentation.

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