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 Southern Maryland 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 Southern Maryland 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 Southern Maryland — many wallets are handed in and reunited this way.

Helpful resources for Southern Maryland

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

Recent reports in Southern Maryland

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Ray-Ban blue glasses with silver nose bridge

I lost my Ray-Ban blue glasses with a silver nose bridge yesterday around 3pm in the Walmart parking lot on Crain Highway in Waldorf, Southern Maryland. They're rectangular plastic frames in a medium blue, with worn temple tips and a touch of marbling in the acetate. Inside the left temple there's the initials 'PP' etched in silver, and there's a small scratch on the bottom corner of the right lens. These glasses were a gift from my grandmother and mean a lot to me—I'd really appreciate getting them back. If you found them, please drop me a note at [email protected].

Southern Maryland 5 months ago

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Lost Hyundai key fob attached to a purple carabiner near Stoney's restaurant at Clark's Landing in Hollywood, MD.

Lost Hyundai key fob in vicinity of Stoney's restaurant Clark's Landing in Hollywood, MD. The key fob is attached to a purpled colored carabiner (climbing clip). Please call or text (443)926-4351.

Clark's Landing, Hollywood, MD, Southern Maryland, Maryland, USA 7 months ago

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Lost silver-rimmed reading glasses with scratched lenses near antique shops in Leonardtown.

I lost my silver-rimmed reading glasses while visiting the antique shops in Leonardtown, Southern Maryland. I remember taking them off to examine an item more closely and must have forgotten to put them back on. They have a few scratches on the lenses but are otherwise in good condition.

Antique Shops District, Leonardtown, Southern Maryland, Maryland, United States 10 months ago

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Lost black leather travel wallet and passport holder last weekend, possibly left at a restaurant in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County.

I lost my black leather travel wallet that also serves as a passport holder while I was visiting St. Mary's County last weekend. I think I may have left it at a restaurant in Leonardtown. It contains my passport, several credit cards, and some travel documents. I'm really worried about losing these important items, so any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Southern Maryland, Maryland, United States about 1 year ago