Everyone dreams about a sudden windfall of money, but most of us aren't going to hit the lottery anytime soon. However, you might just stumble upon small sums of cash that you didn't even know existed.
If you've ever heard the term "unclaimed money" and wondered whether or not it's a scam, we have some good news. It is indeed real, and there's plenty of cash out there just waiting to be claimed.
Not sure how to find out if you or a loved one are entitled to some unclaimed money? NBC News Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent Vicky Nguyen is breaking it all down for us.