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

Helpful resources for Cambridge

Recent reports in Cambridge

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Brown leather Coach wallet with cards and a photo

I lost my brown Coach wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Starbucks on Massachusetts Avenue in Harvard Square, Cambridge. It's a medium-bifold made of dark brown leather, with a gold Coach emblem on the front and a tiny coffee stain on the back. Inside are my driver's license, two bank cards, and a small photo of my grandma tucked in the card slot. The inner lining features a bright blue stitch along the seam—easy to spot if you know what to look for. This wallet really matters to me; it was a gift, and I’d be grateful to get it back.

Cambridge 2 months ago
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Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses in black matte frames

I lost my Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses yesterday around 3pm in Cambridge outside the Grand Arcade on Market Street near Market Square. They are black matte Wayfarers with a small silver Ray-Ban logo on the temples and a tiny scratch on the lower left lens; they came in a red leather case with a blue microfiber cloth. I think I left them on a bench near the entrance after grabbing a quick coffee, and I've been anxious ever since—these are my daily glasses and were a gift from my grandmother, so I’d really appreciate getting them back.

Cambridge 3 months ago
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Keys on blue lanyard with owl charm

I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Cambridge Public Library on Broadway. The keys are on a bright blue nylon lanyard, with a silver house key, a black car key, and a small brass key with an enamel owl charm. There is also a tiny red tag labeled 'K-11' stuck on the ring. They are fairly worn but functional; the lanyard has a few frays near the clasp. This set is important to me - it's my only way into my apartment, and I really need it back as soon as possible.

Cambridge 4 months ago
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Black Ray-Ban Wayfarer-style glasses with blue temple tips

I lost my black rectangular glasses yesterday around 3pm near the Cambridge Public Library on Broadway, just off the bus stop. They're Ray-Ban Wayfarer-style frames, matte black with blue temple tips and a small nick on the bottom left lens. Inside the right arm is my initials 'PN' engraved. They were a gift from my mom and I really need them back — they help me see the world and I’m really hoping someone found them.

Cambridge 6 months ago
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Lost set of keys with a blue keyring and tag reading 'Emily's Keys' near Parker's Piece in Cambridge.

I lost a set of keys with a blue keyring while walking my dog near Parker's Piece in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. The keyring has a small attached tag that reads 'Emily's Keys'. If anyone finds them, please reach out!

Parker's Piece, Cambridge, United Kingdom 10 months ago