(ONN) – The Cleveland Browns are set to receive $600 million in unclaimed Ohio funds to help pay for their new stadium, and the Ohio Department of Commerce is reporting a surge in people trying to claim their money.

Between June and November of this year, when the Browns’ stadium plans first made headlines, people filed more than 122,000 claims.

Compare that to 2024, when just under 23,000 claims were filed.

That’s an increase of 435 percent.

If you file a claim, the Ohio Department of Commerce says it could take up to 120 days to review.

This is a normal part of the verification process.