A knock on the door of the office of Take 5 Reporter Idani Cantu led to a surprise discovery.

A search for her name on the website of the Texas Comptroller’s Office led to $50 Cantu didn’t realize belonged to her.

“I was honestly surprised,” Cantu said. “It does sound like it would be something that is not real, so I was not sure.”

On Monday, Channel 5 News reported that the comptroller’s office is holding on to over $125 in unclaimed money that belongs to residents in the Rio Grande Valley.

Those wanting to check if they have any unclaimed money are urged to go to the Texas Unclaimed Property website and search the database by putting their name and address.

While $50 doesn’t sound like a lot, Cantu said it’s making a difference.

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