▸case-01 I moved between California and Texas over the last ten years, changed my last name after getting married, and I suspect I left behind an old bank balance or an uncashed paycheck. Can you create a step-by-step roadmap for me? Please lay out a breakdown of common categories where my funds might be stuck, direct me to the official free government channels to search across my past locations, explain what proof of entitlement I'll need to claim them, and include safety guidelines to avoid third-party lookup scams. | pass→pass | 19,579 | 19,111 | -2% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,337 | 3,657 | +10% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-02 My late father lived in Ohio and worked for several companies before he passed away last year. We think he might have had a forgotten pension and an uncollected life insurance payout. Could you produce a comprehensive action plan for searching on behalf of an estate? I want a list of potential places these assets hide, the specific official registries we can check for free, the documentation required for an executor to reclaim deceased relative funds, and a warning checklist regarding paid finder scams. | pass→pass | 29,195 | 22,442 | -23% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,852 | 4,006 | +4% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-03 I electronically filed my current tax year federal income tax return three weeks ago with the IRS and want to track the current status of my active tax refund check. What official IRS service should I use to check when my direct deposit will arrive? | pass→pass | 13,228 | 12,778 | -3% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1,411 | 2,454 | +74% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-04 A commercial vendor that owes my business $12,000 for unpaid invoices recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court. How do I formally file my claim to collect unpaid funds as an unsecured creditor in the active court proceeding? | pass→pass | 20,039 | 20,840 | +4% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,617 | 4,646 | +78% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-05 My former roommate owes me $1,500 for his share of rent from an informal verbal agreement eight years ago. Can I file a civil lawsuit in small claims court to collect this debt, or has the statutory period expired? | pass→pass | 18,483 | 21,131 | +14% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,175 | 3,555 | +63% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-06 I currently work for a municipal transit authority with an active defined benefit pension plan. How does the plan formula calculate my future monthly retirement benefit based on my final average salary and 25 years of credited service? | pass→pass | 16,761 | 16,637 | -1% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,190 | 3,960 | +81% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-07 I worked as an IT contractor in New York, Illinois, and Washington state over a fifteen-year period before settling down. I suspect one of my previous employers or financial institutions might still hold an uncashed payroll check or closed bank account funds. What steps should I take to investigate this? Please provide a detailed action plan including where to look across all my work locations, how to verify my right to the funds, and warnings about private search services. | pass→pass | 24,099 | 16,804 | -30% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,410 | 3,780 | +11% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-08 Ten years ago, prior to my marriage and last name change, I lived in Florida and held a utility deposit and dividend reinvestment account. Now living in Georgia under my married name, I want to check if those funds were turned over to the government. Can you guide me on how to conduct a complete search? I need a roadmap covering potential asset types, exact state registry search strategy, required identity documentation, and anti-scam advice. | pass→pass | 19,055 | 16,694 | -12% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,069 | 3,908 | +27% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-09 My former company went through several corporate restructurings after I left in 2005, and I lost track of the vested pension I earned while working for them in Pennsylvania. How can I trace this lost retirement benefit? Please outline a search plan detailing official pension location tools, necessary verification documents, and common red flags regarding pension recovery fee schemes. | pass→pass | 23,181 | 13,283 | -43% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,015 | 3,108 | +3% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-10 My mother passed away last year in Michigan. While cleaning out her house, we found records suggesting she had a forgotten certificate of deposit in Indiana from twenty years ago. As the court-appointed executor, I need a procedure to locate and claim these funds for her estate. Please specify the search coverage needed across relevant states, the documentation required for estate claims, and safety guidelines for avoiding fee-charging finders. | pass→pass | 16,741 | 17,960 | +7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,737 | 3,177 | +16% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-11 I suspect my late uncle, who lived in Massachusetts and later North Carolina, had a life insurance policy that was never claimed by his beneficiaries when he died. What is the process for tracking down uncollected insurance proceeds? Please lay out a step-by-step search strategy covering state and insurance regulator tools, necessary claim documents, and scam prevention guidance. | pass→pass | 21,032 | 11,907 | -43% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,630 | 3,005 | +14% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-12 I moved out of an apartment complex in Virginia three years ago and suspect my security deposit and final utility balance refund check were never forwarded to my new address in Maryland. Can you provide an official search strategy? I want a breakdown of where these funds are held, how to query the appropriate authorities, what proof is necessary to claim them, and red flags to watch out for. | pass→pass | 18,497 | 19,726 | +7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,049 | 3,235 | +6% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-13 In the 1990s, I owned shares of stock in a company based in New Jersey while I resided in Ohio. I never updated my address when I moved to Colorado, and I think dividend checks or transferred shares went dormant. How do I trace and recover these investment assets? Please outline a step-by-step guide detailing official registry channels, entitlement verification requirements, and safety warnings. | pass→pass | 20,956 | 17,855 | -15% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,842 | 3,913 | +38% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-14 I received a letter in the mail claiming that a firm called Asset Recovery Specialists found $4,500 in my name held by the state, and they want a 15% upfront processing fee to recover it for me. Should I pay them, and how can I handle this myself? Please provide an evaluation of this offer, instructions on how to locate the funds directly without paying, and what proof I will need. | pass→pass | 17,145 | 12,805 | -25% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,135 | 3,128 | +47% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-15 Five years ago, I moved away from Oregon to Arizona and never received my final Oregon state tax refund check. How do I trace and claim this missing state tax refund? Please outline a search plan that identifies the proper authorities, required documentation to prove identity and past residency, and safety guidelines regarding unsolicited recovery communications. | pass→pass | 21,361 | 19,863 | -7% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,685 | 4,337 | +62% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-16 I think I might have money sitting somewhere from an old job or bank account, but I don't know where to start or what information is needed. What details do I need to gather before searching, where should I look, and how do I avoid scams? | fail→pass | 19,811 | 22,653 | +14% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,420 | 3,866 | +60% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-17 A company I worked for in Texas went out of business six years ago, and I realized I never deposited my final paycheck. Since the company no longer exists, where did that money go and how do I reclaim it? Please provide a step-by-step roadmap detailing the official recovery mechanism, required proof of entitlement, and scam avoidance. | pass→pass | 15,746 | 19,829 | +26% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,633 | 3,515 | +33% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-18 During my military service over the past twelve years, I was stationed in North Carolina, Texas, California, and Germany. I suspect I left behind utility deposits or bank balances across these duty stations. How should I structure my search strategy? Please lay out multi-state lookup instructions, necessary identity documents, and scam prevention guidelines. | pass→pass | 24,371 | 16,148 | -34% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,163 | 3,535 | +12% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-19 My late grandmother lived in New York for 40 years, retired to Florida, and died in Georgia. Her estate probate is still open. We believe she had forgotten bank accounts and insurance dividends across these locations. How do we conduct an official search on behalf of her estate? Detail the geographic scope required, estate documentation, and anti-scam measures. | pass→pass | 23,581 | 13,974 | -41% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,150 | 3,476 | +10% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-20 After refinancing my home loan five years ago in Minnesota, I suspect there was a mortgage escrow balance overage that was never returned to me. I now reside in Wisconsin. How do I trace this money? Provide a detailed action plan including the primary search targets, proof of entitlement required, and scam warnings. | pass→pass | 17,274 | 20,020 | +16% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,064 | 3,551 | +16% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-21 I opened a savings share account at a credit union in Washington DC twenty years ago when I worked for the federal government. I moved to Maryland and forgot about it. Where does the credit union transfer dormant share balances, and how do I reclaim them? Include official lookup channels, proof required, and scam guard warnings. | pass→pass | 20,342 | 16,532 | -19% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,726 | 3,078 | +13% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-22 I worked for a mid-sized tech firm in Washington state that was acquired by a major corporation eight years ago, and I never transferred my 401(k) balance. What official resources can I use to track down this orphan retirement account? Outline official tracing tools, proof of entitlement needed, and anti-scam precautions. | pass→pass | 16,809 | 15,280 | -9% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,945 | 3,752 | +27% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-23 I got an email with the header 'URGENT: Unclaimed Funds Notification' containing a link to a website asking for my Social Security number and a $25 verification fee to release $1,200 found in my name. Is this legitimate? Explain how to handle this safely, where to check for free, and what official verification is required. | pass→pass | 11,091 | 18,235 | +64% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,015 | 3,307 | +64% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-24 My late spouse and I had a joint savings account in Ohio that went dormant years ago after we moved to Kentucky. Now I want to recover the funds as the surviving joint account holder. What is the process? Outline official search strategy, proof required for surviving joint owners, and scam protection advice. | pass→pass | 14,599 | 15,788 | +8% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,514 | 2,982 | +19% | 0 | 0 | — |
▸case-25 Fifteen years ago I held a brokerage account in Illinois with uninvested cash and dividends. I moved to California and lost track of it. How do I trace these dormant assets? Lay out a roadmap covering official registry options across states, proof of entitlement, and scam warnings. | pass→fail | 21,648 | 19,933 | -8% | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2,884 | 3,575 | +24% | 0 | 0 | — |