told ya.. see post #31 for what to do next

Did a search with no results, I have emailed them with all my details.

I can expect an answer in a month.

Can anyone explain to me how closing my bank account and taking my money is for my protection?

[I]"For your protection, banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to surrender inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller serves as custodian of this money until you claim it. The State of New York never takes ownership of this money. If you can prove you are entitled to the money, we will gladly return it to you, at any time, without charge."[/]

Another thing banks love to do is hit you up for a 'maintenance charge' every month until the account has no funds left.

How the fuck can they justify charging you a 'maintenance charge', every month when the money is collecting dust. I lost $500 bucks that way.:mad:

Did a search with no results, I have emailed them with all my details.

I can expect an answer in a month.

Can anyone explain to me how closing my bank account and taking my money is for my protection?

"For your protection, banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to surrender inactive accounts to the State. The Office of the State Comptroller serves as custodian of this money until you claim it. The State of New York never takes ownership of this money. If you can prove you are entitled to the money, we will gladly return it to you, at any time, without charge."

It's called "escheat" - funds usually roll into governmental control.

Most financial institutions take part in it, but have different time lines.

Standing for Extra-Sneaky-Cheat? What is this good for anyway?

Had similar situation - homeland security closing my account at BoFa San Jose because I have no US address therefore must be a terrorist. But luckily was still able to cash it to my Paypal. It was 1K only anyway...

that sucks