Comments on: What to Do When You Lose Your Purse or Wallet

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:28:30 +0000

Keane, Here is what to do if you lose your Medicare Card: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/medi-assur/res/faq-eng.php#a7

I don’t know what you can do about the Carte Opus.

By: Keane

Keane — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:19:23 +0000

Guys i need help.. if im 13.. if i loose my medicare card + my carte opus, what should i do, besides the police thing..?

By: Captain Insanity

Captain Insanity — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:24:28 +0000

My roommate claims he has lost his wallet 5 times within the course of one year. I suggested he get a chained-wallet, but I think he is in need of higher help.

By: Ace

Ace — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:39:23 +0000

Getting back those identification cards are the hardest part of all of this. I’ve known some people who lost their ID’s and had a stranger mail it back.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:40:54 +0000

Thanks for the additional info, Kristy!

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:16:24 +0000

I’m glad you mentioned this, Patrick! With identity theft so rampant, it is vital that we are diligent about protecting it. These are all fantastic tips, and the best way to avoid any long-standing issues.

Just as note, while it is best to get a copy of the police report if you can, your bank or credit union probably won’t require the actual report. They usually want just the case number. The reason for this is to put a little of the responsibility back on the consumers. If you’re purse or wallet is stolen, your bank or credit union expects you to take some initiative in the process.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:28:41 +0000

RyansDad: Glad to hear your story had a happy ending! Thanks for sharing.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:18:02 +0000

Enrique: It’s good to have that information available, but I recommend encrypting it so no one has easy access to it should they get a hold of the file.

By: Enrique S

Enrique S — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:40:14 +0000

I have all of my credit cards information listed on an Excel file. This includes the account number, security code (the three digit code on the back of the card), the expiration date, and the phone number for customer service. This way, when disaster strikes, you only have to look in one place for all of the contact information. I do the same thing for insurance and bank accounts, also.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:26:08 +0000

Thanks, Christina! I’m glad to hear your experience wasn’t too bad!