Yusra3
VIP Contributor
It’s no secret that the world can be a scary place, especially if you lose your wallet.
But it doesn’t have to be so hard! Here are some easy steps you can take right now to help you get back on your feet:
1. Create a list of all of your important cards and IDs.
2. Make photocopies of all of the cards in your wallet, and keep them in a safe place (like a locked drawer at home or at work).
3. If you have an old phone number saved somewhere, put that number on one of your photocopied cards so that if someone finds it, they will know who to call instead of calling random numbers over and over again (which will eventually lead them here).
4. If possible, change your cell phone number immediately after losing it. it's always better than having someone call someone else who already has access to your information!
5. Call your bank and tell them that you lost your wallet.
6. Call the credit card company and let them know that you've lost your wallet, too.
7. Contact the three credit cards and any other accounts linked to your ID, like a health care provider or gym membership. You can also call the utility companies and cancel any recurring bills associated with your address and phone number.
8. If you have health insurance, contact the insurer to cancel it, or if you don't have one yet, get enrolled in a new plan ASAP so no one else will be paying for bills related to your lost wallet!
9. Don't forget about any pre-paid cards or gift cards in your wallet call them, too! You might have to spend some money on these things, but it's going towards getting back what's yours!
But it doesn’t have to be so hard! Here are some easy steps you can take right now to help you get back on your feet:
1. Create a list of all of your important cards and IDs.
2. Make photocopies of all of the cards in your wallet, and keep them in a safe place (like a locked drawer at home or at work).
3. If you have an old phone number saved somewhere, put that number on one of your photocopied cards so that if someone finds it, they will know who to call instead of calling random numbers over and over again (which will eventually lead them here).
4. If possible, change your cell phone number immediately after losing it. it's always better than having someone call someone else who already has access to your information!
5. Call your bank and tell them that you lost your wallet.
6. Call the credit card company and let them know that you've lost your wallet, too.
7. Contact the three credit cards and any other accounts linked to your ID, like a health care provider or gym membership. You can also call the utility companies and cancel any recurring bills associated with your address and phone number.
8. If you have health insurance, contact the insurer to cancel it, or if you don't have one yet, get enrolled in a new plan ASAP so no one else will be paying for bills related to your lost wallet!
9. Don't forget about any pre-paid cards or gift cards in your wallet call them, too! You might have to spend some money on these things, but it's going towards getting back what's yours!
