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

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Recent reports in Dubuque

lost J

Lost wallet with ID and cards near Buffalo Wild Wings

I lost my wallet on June Saturday 20 on my birthday 😔 😟 and no one has return it to me it had like $400 or more and I'm a mother of 7 it's just sad that there is people like that it had my I.D ALL MY CARDS and I lost outside of buffalo wild wings 2805 NW Arterial, Dubuque, IA 52002

Dubuque 5 days ago
lost P

Gray tortoiseshell glasses with engraved initials

I lost my gray tortoiseshell glasses yesterday around 3pm after grabbing a coffee at a cafe on Main Street, near the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque. The frames are thin and rectangular with a subtle cat-eye tilt, and they're Warby Parker in that classic dark tortoiseshell. They came with a blue zipper hard case, and inside there’s a microfiber cloth with a tiny paw print. One temple is slightly bent and there’s an engraving 'LP' on the inside of the right temple—easy to spot if you’re holding them. They’re my reading glasses for work and have sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting them back if you’ve seen them.

Dubuque 4 months ago
lost P

Silver keyring with house key and blue tag

I lost my silver keyring with a house key yesterday around 3pm near the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on West 11th Street in Dubuque. The keyring is brushed aluminum, about the size of a nickel, with a small blue enamel tag that says 'Home' and a tiny black USB drive keychain I use for work. One house key is a Schlage with a worn red plastic cover on the head, and there's also a generic garage key that rattles when I shake it. It means a lot to me—sentimental value—and I really need it back. If you found it, please get in touch; I'm happy to meet downtown to collect it.

Dubuque 6 months ago
lost E

Lost black leather wallet with family photos and important cards near the shoe store register at Dubuque Outlet Mall.

I lost my black leather wallet while shopping at the Dubuque Outlet Mall. It's a little worn but has sentimental value, with some family photos and important cards inside. I think I may have left it near the register of the shoe store around 3 PM yesterday. If found, please let me know. Thanks!

Dubuque Outlet Mall, Dubuque, Iowa, United States 12 months ago