Missing funds could await some Oklahoma State Fair visitors State fair: Opening day is here Missing funds could await some Oklahoma State Fair visitors
A visit to the state treasurer's booth at the Oklahoma State Fair could pay off for some Oklahomans.
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State Treasurer Scott Meacham and his staff will help Oklahomans find out if they are due any unclaimed property. The treasurer's office has a program that lists the names of people whose unclaimed property has been held by Meacham's office.
The treasurer's office has about $260 million that belongs to 350,000 Oklahomans.
Last year, almost $500,000 was found for more than 600 people at the state fair. A similar amount was found last year for nearly 700 people who attended the Tulsa State Fair.
The treasurer's booth is in the Cox Pavilion.
Examples of unclaimed property include bank accounts, security deposits, uncashed paychecks, royalties and stocks. The contents of abandoned safe deposit boxes are also included. The cash and property are turned over to the treasurer's office when the businesses holding them lose track of the owners.
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Chris Probst carries a giant Scooby Doo stuffed animal Wednesday at State Fair Park. Workers put finishing touches on carnival games and other attractions to prepare for the fair's opening. By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman
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