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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 Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

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Recent reports in Augusta

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Keys on red heart keychain

Lost my keys yesterday around 3pm in downtown Augusta, near Broad Street by the CVS and the Augusta Common. It's a small black metal keyring with three keys and a red silicone heart-shaped keychain. One key is a brass house key with a tiny dent near the bow, the other two are standard metal keys; the heart keychain has a small scratch from daily use. The ring is slightly worn from jingling in my pocket all week. I really need them back - my apartment key is on there, and there's a sentimental photo tucked in my wallet that I'd hate to lose.

Augusta 3 months ago
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Dark brown bifold wallet; sentimental photo inside

I lost my dark brown bifold wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Broad Street by the Augusta Common. It's a sturdy leather wallet from a small local brand, with a slightly worn edge and a tiny coffee stain on the back. Inside I've got my Georgia driver's license, two cards, and about $60 in cash, plus a gold monogram 'PP' on the inner lining and a small coffee ring on the back cover. There's a photo of my kids tucked in the card slot, which makes it especially sentimental, and I'd really appreciate getting it back.

Augusta 6 months ago
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Lost brown leather travel pouch containing passport, cash, and travel cards near a café in downtown Augusta.

I lost a brown leather travel pouch while visiting downtown Augusta last Saturday. It contains my passport, some cash, and a few travel cards. I last remember having it at a café, but I may have left it on the table or in the restroom. If anyone has seen it or picked it up, I would really appreciate it if they could reach out to me. Thank you!

Downtown Augusta, Augusta, Georgia, United States 8 months ago
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Lost prescription eyeglasses in a black floral case at Riverwalk Park, Augusta.

I lost my prescription eyeglasses while walking my dog in Riverwalk Park in Augusta yesterday afternoon. They are in a black case with a floral design and I really need them back as my vision is quite poor without them. If anyone has seen them, please reach out to me!

Riverwalk Park, Augusta, GA, USA 8 months ago
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Lost keys with a blue keychain and small flashlight near Augusta Riverwalk.

I lost my keys on Wednesday afternoon while I was walking my dog near the Augusta Riverwalk. They were in a blue keychain with a small flashlight attached. If anyone finds them, I would really appreciate it if you could reach out as they have my house key and my work key on them.

Augusta Riverwalk, Augusta, Georgia, United States 11 months ago