Surplus Funds Explainer Videos

Name: How to Spot Surplus Funds Scams | Owner Guardian
Uploaded: 2026-10-11
Duration: 1 min 39 s
Description: Warning signs of surplus funds scams and what a legitimate service looks like: no upfront fees, a written agreement, and never asking for your Social Security number or bank login.

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Short, calm explainers with captions. Owner Guardian is not a law firm; this is general information, not legal advice.

What Are Surplus Funds? · A calm, plain-English explanation of surplus funds (excess proceeds): the money left over after a tax sale or foreclosure, who it belongs to, and the California and Minnesota rules.

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How to Check If You're Owed · How to check for free whether a county or court is holding surplus funds for you or your family, how to verify on your own, and how to claim directly for free.

How to Spot Surplus Funds Scams · Warning signs of surplus funds scams and what a legitimate service looks like: no upfront fees, a written agreement, and never asking for your Social Security number or bank login.