1) You may be entitled to money held by the state. Have you ever received a letter from a law firm or private investigator informing you of unclaimed property or cash and offering help? Last year, I got such a letter from Californian private investigator. Sensing a scam and having never heard of such a thing, my investigation began. The private investigator’s website seemed suspicious and after googling “unclaimed property,” I found that states hold unclaimed funds until the owners claim them. It is a completely legitimate part of state government, but a private investigator is not necessary in most cases. 2) What is unclaimed property?…