NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Louisiana State Treasure John Kennedy wants you to watch out for a scam involving unclaimed property.
He says letters are circulating that claim to be from the “National Association of Unclaimed Property or NAUPA.”
Kennedy says the letters instruct people to buy a Federal State Registration Stamp to claim a sweepstakes award that’s ended up in Unclaimed Property.
The letters also warn that the sweepstakes will be liquated with the proceeds divided between NAUPA and a charitable organization unless money for the stamp is sent.
Kenny says this is a scam. And not real.
NAUPA is a legitimate organization. However, it does not distribute Unclaimed Property.
Anyone receiving such a letter should contact the Louisiana Department of the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program at 1-(888)-925-4127.