Why Did a Recovery Company Contact Me?

A common reaction

Receiving a letter, call, or email from a company you have never heard of, referencing a property you once owned, can understandably raise questions. This type of outreach is not unusual in the property recovery industry.

How companies generally identify potential matters

Recovery companies generally identify potential matters by reviewing public records, such as tax sale excess funds lists, foreclosure sale records, or probate filings, to determine whether proceeds may exist and who may have an interest in them. Outreach is typically based on this type of public record research rather than any private or confidential source.

What to do next

Regardless of who has contacted you, it is reasonable and encouraged to independently verify the outreach before providing personal information or signing any agreement. See our article on how to verify a potential property recovery for general guidance.