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Lost wallet or purse — immediate steps

The first moves to make when your wallet or purse goes missing — cards, ID, and protecting yourself from fraud.

A lost wallet or purse in Finger Lakes means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

  1. Freeze your cards. Open each bank's app and freeze or cancel every debit and credit card. Most apps let you lock a card instantly and order a replacement.
  2. Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
  3. Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
  4. Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
  5. Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in Finger Lakes and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for Finger Lakes — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

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Recent reports in Finger Lakes

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Keys on pine-tree keyring with red fob, lost

I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Ithaca Commons on State Street, Finger Lakes. They're on a black metal ring with a bright red plastic fob and a tiny pine-tree keychain. The set includes three keys: a house key with a small dent on the head, a car key for a 2012 Honda Civic, and a small spare key with a white tag that says 'Do not duplicate' in handwriting. There's a faint scratch along the chrome on the car key. This set has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom, and I really need it back. If you found them, a message here would be amazing; I’m grateful for any help.

Finger Lakes 3 months ago
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Black Ray-Ban rectangular glasses

I lost my black Ray-Ban rectangular prescription glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Ithaca Commons on Green Street by the Tompkins County Public Library. They have a slim metal bridge and matte black plastic frames with tortoise-pattern temples, and one lens has a tiny scratch along the corner. On the inside of the right temple there's an engraving 'A.P.' and they came with a blue zip case that's a little worn. They helped me read every page during late-night study sessions, and I really need them back—getting new ones would be rough on my budget. If you found them, please text me; I can meet you near the library or at the Commons.

Finger Lakes 4 months ago
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Lost brown framed glasses with clear lenses in a floral soft case at a picnic area by Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, NY.

I left my favorite brown framed glasses at a picnic area by Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region on October 15th. They have clear lenses and are in a soft case with a floral pattern. I realized they were missing when I got home and would really love to get them back.

Picnic Area, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, United States 10 months ago