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Trust & Compliance

Education first. No hype, no exploitation.

Surplus-funds recovery is a real, legal business — but it's also a space where scammy operators thrive. Here's exactly how we think about that, and how we keep this platform on the right side of the line.

Data sources

Where our information comes from

The platform organizes information drawn from public records — county surplus / overage lists, treasurer and clerk offices, and statutory rules — together with any leads you import yourself. We help you structure, prioritize, and act on that information. We do not guarantee completeness or accuracy of any public record, and listings change frequently.

Official free searches

State treasury and MissingMoney/NAUPA unclaimed-property searches are free and run by governments. Anyone — including claimants — can use them directly at no cost.

Private workflow software (us)

We're a paid research, workflow, and operations layer on top of public records — not a government site and not a replacement for official sources.

Always verify: confirm current county and state rules, fee caps, deadlines, required forms, and filing offices with official sources before acting on any claim. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time.

Documents, privacy & recordkeeping

How your work is stored and tracked

  • Your claims, leads, documents, and outreach are scoped to your account.
  • Agreements and outreach are timestamped and logged on each claim's activity timeline.
  • Uploaded files are stored securely and linked to the relevant claim record.
  • You control your data — export or remove records as you manage your pipeline.
Fit

Who this is for — and who it isn't

Built for
  • Solo surplus-funds / overage operators
  • Recovery professionals and claim processors
  • Small agencies and teams
  • Motivated DIY users learning the process
Not the right fit if
  • You want a government site or free official search only
  • You expect guaranteed earnings or "get rich" outcomes
  • You need legal representation or formal legal advice
  • You won't verify county/state rules before filing
Anti-scam stance

How we're different from bad actors

State consumer-protection agencies regularly warn about surplus-funds scams — high-pressure finders, exploitative fee splits, and promises of fast money. We built this platform as a direct response to that. Here's the contrast:

Common scam patterns
  • Charging 40–50% finder fees with no fee cap disclosure
  • Pressuring owners to sign on the spot
  • Hiding that the claimant could file directly for free
  • "Guaranteed" income claims and turnkey promises
  • Vague paperwork with no statutory references
What we teach & enforce
  • Surface each county's statutory fee cap in every playbook
  • Always disclose the free, direct-file option to claimants
  • Encourage cooling-off windows on signed agreements
  • Modest, realistic timelines — no "make $10k this week" pitches
  • Cite statutes, deadlines, and filing offices in our materials
Non-legal-advice disclaimer

We are not a law firm.

OneClickSurplusFunds is an education and operations platform. We are not attorneys, we do not represent you, and nothing in this app — including playbooks, lessons, checklists, generated agreements, or AI responses — is legal advice. State laws governing surplus-funds recovery vary significantly, and individual claims often involve title, probate, or lien issues that require professional judgment.

Use this platform to understand the process, organize your work, and execute efficiently. Use a licensed attorney when the situation calls for one.

When to talk to an attorney

Don't go it alone if any of these apply

  • The rightful claimant is deceased and the estate has not been probated.
  • There are competing claimants (heirs, ex-spouses, co-owners, lienholders).
  • The claim requires a court motion, hearing, or judicial release of funds.
  • A title defect, unrecorded interest, or fraud allegation surfaces during research.
  • Your fee agreement is being challenged or the claimant wants to rescind.
  • A county or state attorney general contacts you about your practices.

When in doubt, refer the claimant to local counsel — or partner with one. It protects them, it protects you, and it protects the legitimacy of the recovery industry.

Reading from official sources

Trust the agencies, not the gurus

We point users toward primary sources whenever possible — state treasurer unclaimed-property divisions, county treasurer/clerk offices, and consumer-protection bulletins. These links are general public-interest starting points; always check your own state's current guidance.

Questions?
Have a compliance concern?

If you've spotted bad behavior — by another operator or in our own materials — tell us. We take it seriously.