Lost & Found Reward Inflation?
It appears that as our hand-held gadgets increase in price, so are the rewards for the recovery and return of those valuable lost items. While the effectiveness of a hand-made sign in a window can be debated; you can’t deny the creativity of the second guy who came along to post his alternative $51 reward.Â
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Stolen Vintage Volkswagan Found 35 Years Later
This is an unbelievable lost and found story about a 1965 Volkswagen van stolen 35 years ago in Spokane, Washington; found by customs agents in a shipping container in the Los Angeles port last month, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said.
The blue van, discovered in immaculate condition, was headed for Germany along with several other vintage Volkswagens, Customs and [...]
Lost Your Wallet? What to do… (part 3)
This is part 3 of a 4 part series of blogs with advice and information about the steps you should take if your wallet if it is lost. This article covers information about filing a police report and reporting the missing purse or wallet to the credit bureau.
Lost Your Wallet? What to do… (part 1)
It happens so fast. One minute you’re busy running errands – at the checkout counter and then it hits you. Where’s my wallet?! A frantic search begins followed by panic buzzing like adrenaline in your eyes. This is a four part series of blogs with advice and information about the steps you should take if your wallet if it is lost.
Canadian News Site Launches Lost & Found
A Canadian based news site, www.timestranscript.com, has recently launched a lost and found section. This new addition is a free board that uses a phone system for asset tracking. Readers can call the Times & Transcript Lost & Found Line at 383-2255 leaving a brief description of a lost item or found item.
Lost African Tortoise Found in the Bronx
Here’s an unusual lost and found story involving a 60 lb. giant African tortoise found wandering the backyards in the Bronx, NY.
Lost and Found Recovery – Buried Treasure
Metal Detecting is a popular hobby for lost and found recovery of treasure. Scanning the oceans, beaches, fields, and even your backyard can yield suprising results!
Chinese Lost and Found Service
A Chinese based company came out with a new twist on an idea that we have blogged about in the past, free lost and found websites.
Beware – Losing Cell Phone Can Lead To Extortion
I keep coming across stories where people find lost items and try to cash in by demanding money for its return. If you find a missing item, like a cell phone, it is illegal to demand cash from the owner in order for its return.
There’s a little law on the books called extortion. I don’t [...]
Internet Eases Search For Lost And Found
I find it amazing what the Internet allows me to do these days. When I’m at the grocery store and get an idea for dinner, I simply pull out my phone, go online and find the ingredients. Better yet, here in New York City, it is sometimes cheaper to order groceries online and have them [...]