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 Lubbock means two jobs at once: stopping fraud and replacing what's gone. The first hour matters most.

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.
Check for unfamiliar activity. Review recent transactions and report anything you didn't make.
Protect your identity. If ID was inside, take steps to guard against identity theft and consider a fraud alert or protective registration.
Replace your ID and licence. Start replacements for your driver's licence or ID card through the relevant authority for your area.
Retrace and report. Contact the last places you visited in Lubbock and report the loss to the police non-emergency line if it may have been stolen.
Post a listing. Add a lost-wallet listing for Lubbock — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

Helpful resources for Lubbock

IdentityTheft.gov (FTC)
Report and recover from identity theft
AnnualCreditReport.com
Check your credit reports for fraud after losing cards or ID
Social Security — replace your card
Replace a lost Social Security card
Texas DPS — replace your driver license
Replace a lost Texas driver license or ID card

Recent reports in Lubbock

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Lost: Black Coach wallet at Plains Mall

Hi everyone i lost a wallet at the plains mall it’s a black coach wallets for men. It has ids and cards that are importantly. Thank you in advance

Sentimental Urgent

Lubbock 7 months ago

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Lost black travel wallet with credit cards, ID, and travel documents near gates bench at Lubbock airport.

I lost a black travel wallet while in Lubbock airport last week. It has several credit cards, my ID, and some essential travel documents inside. I remember placing it on a bench near the gates but could not find it when I returned. It would mean a lot to get it back because of the personal items inside.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock, TX, USA 8 months ago

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Lost brown leather wallet near Texas Tech University campus, Lubbock, TX, USA.

I lost a brown leather wallet somewhere in Lubbock last Friday. It contains a few cards and some cash, but also has sentimental value because it was a gift from my grandfather. I believe I might have dropped it near the Texas Tech University campus when I was out for a walk.

Texas Tech University Campus, Lubbock, TX, USA 8 months ago

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Lost black leather wallet with a unique silver logo at South Plains Mall containing ID, credit cards, and cash.

I lost my black leather wallet while I was shopping at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock. It's got a unique silver logo on the front and contains my ID, several credit cards, and a bit of cash. I realized it was gone when I reached my car and checked my pockets. I'm really hoping someone might have turned it in or found it.

South Plains Mall, Lubbock, TX, USA 12 months ago