What To Do If Your Purse or Wallet is Lost or Stolen To help account for the contents of your wallet, it is a good practice to photocopy them on a periodic basis. Copy both sides of each license, credit card, library card, video rental card, etc. If your wallet or purse is stolen, the account numbers and phone numbers will be available to facilitate the calls you make to report your cards stolen. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. If your wallet or purse is lost or stolen, cancel your credit cards immediately, but, remember, the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them easily. File a police report in the jurisdiction where it was stolen. This will provide credit companies proof you were diligent, and is a first step toward an investigation. Call the three national credit-reporting organizations and the Social Security Administration immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and social security number. The numbers are: • Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 • Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 • Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289 • Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 Marking Your Property In case of theft, your chances of recovery are increased if your property is marked. The majority of stolen items recovered by police cannot be identified and returned to owners. Burglars do not like property that is marked because it is hard to sell. • Record serial numbers and descriptions of your possessions. • Use an electric engraving pencil to engrave an identification number on your possessions. • Complete a home inventory of your personal belongings along with a videotape or photograph of each item of value.
Posted on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:44:26 +0000
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