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 Orange County 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 Orange County 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 Orange County — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

Helpful resources for Orange County

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
California DMV
Replace a lost California driver's license or ID

Recent reports in Orange County

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Tortoiseshell glasses with engraved initials

I lost my tortoiseshell glasses yesterday around 3pm near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Orange County. They’re Warby Parker acetate frames with a warm tortoiseshell pattern, roundish lenses, and gold hinges. There’s a tiny chip on the lower-right edge of the lens and an engraving 'AS' on the inside of the left temple. They came with a red velvet case that has a scuffed zipper. They’re my go-to for work and they were a gift from my aunt, so they mean a lot to me. If anyone found them, I’d be incredibly grateful to get them back!

Orange County 3 months ago

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Lost keychain with blue leather cover, four keys, and a small blue flashlight near Orange County.

I lost my keychain in or around Orange County while running errands last week. It has a distinctive blue leather cover, and on it, there are four keys and a tiny blue flashlight that I use frequently. I'm really worried because some of the keys are for my house and my car. If anyone finds it, please let me know!

Orange County, California, United States 11 months ago

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Lost black leather wallet containing ID, credit cards, and family photos near Mission San Juan Capistrano in Los Rios District.

I lost my black leather wallet while walking around the Los Rios District in Orange County. It contains my ID, some credit cards, and a few family photos. I last remember having it when I stopped at a coffee shop near the Mission San Juan Capistrano. I'm really hoping someone might have found it!

Los Rios District, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, United States 12 months ago