| Losing things is an everyday occurrence. We've all had | | | | card-issuing companies have security measures in |
| pens, lip balm, and notepads seemingly vanish into thin | | | | place that let you cancel any transactions since your |
| air. You might have a friend who has to ask for your | | | | card went missing. That, in combination with locking |
| number every few months because of a lost phone. | | | | access to your account, can do a lot to prevent |
| But few losses are as severe as losing your wallet. | | | | financial disaster from a lost or stolen card. |
| A lost wallet has many negative consequences: aside | | | | In these situations, it's also very useful to alert the |
| from lost cash, which is bad enough, you may also find | | | | police. Once they've been alerted of a missing wallet, |
| yourself without a driver's license. Should you lose your | | | | they can be on the lookout for any attempts at using |
| license, call the police department and let them know. If | | | | your ID or credit cards. If someone attempts to use |
| you alert the police, they can help you avoid some of | | | | your card after it has been frozen, the location and |
| the problems a missing license can lead to if you are | | | | time of the attempt will be documented. The police can |
| pulled over. Likewise, alerting the police of a lost ID can | | | | use information like this to catch thieves and prevent |
| help you avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. | | | | further thefts. |
| One of the biggest threats, however, comes from lost | | | | Although these security measures are a great help, |
| credit cards. If someone has your wallet, they can | | | | even just the inconvenience of a lost wallet can |
| easily use your credit card or even just take down the | | | | negatively impact your financial wellbeing. Going without |
| information from it to use online, for example. If you | | | | access to your ID for even a few days has to the |
| lose your wallet and it contains credit cards, you should | | | | potential to impact more than your ability to buy |
| call the companies that issued the cards immediately. | | | | cigarettes and beer: you might also find yourself unable |
| Nearly every company that issues cards has a phone | | | | to provide identification for jobs. |
| line for lost and stolen cards. If you don't know this | | | | If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, a lost wallet |
| number already, you can ordinarily find it written on the | | | | will only make things worse. Only an experienced |
| back of the card. If your wallet is already missing, | | | | bankruptcy attorney can help you determine if |
| these phone numbers are readily available online. The | | | | bankruptcy is the right choice for you. In California, the |
| credit card company or bank can freeze access to | | | | West Palm Beach bankruptcy law offices of Eric N. |
| your account until you're issued a new card. | | | | Klein & Associates, PA have the knowledge and |
| Every minute you wait to call is another minute | | | | experience to help you make the right decision. |
| someone else has to use your card. Fortunately, most | | | | Contact them today to start recovering. |