Originally Posted by Sunny Day

They can't keep money that is legally yours. Since they appear to be Canadian, Canada has strick laws on escheatment. They can't keep the money, they have to turn it over to the government for safekeeping until you claim it. However, they get to hold on to the money for several years before the escheatment process. I'd suggest you contact the provincial office handling unclaimed funds and ask they do an audit on the company and any other companies the owners have.