Steps to Take When Losing Your Purse

Losing your purse can be a major frustration, especially if the purse contained important items like a passport, house keys or bank cards. Taking immediate action to recover the purse or replace lost items will make sure the least amount of damage is done. Knowing the proper steps to take will ensure you get everything sorted with as little stress as possible, and some strategy can turn a potential hassle into something that is easily managed.

Instructions

• 1

  Determine if the lost purse can be found. Retrace your steps, look around your house, call any restaurants or friends' homes where you may have left it.

• 2

  Make a list of items inside the purse that need to be canceled or replaced. For example, credit cards, ATM cards, a drivers license or a passport should all be reported lost to the proper authorities, to avoid ID theft.

• 3

  Place a file with your bank or DMV to receive replacement cards for those you've lost.

• 4

  Have your locks changed at home if your keys were in the purse. Give a copy of the new key to everyone who lives in the home.

• 5

  Buy other small items you may need for the purse, which were lost with the original. This can include grooming tools, mints or other personal items.

• 6

  Purchase a new purse and wallet and place new items inside, making sure the purse has a secure zipper or enclosure to keep the items safe.