Someone STOLE my wallet!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Chinkerbell · 05-12-2008, 08:03 PM

I am SOO SOO mad right now I just need to vent!!!

I went shopping after work today and someone stole my wallet right out of my purse!! I thought I left it in a store and I was frantically searching for it for 30 min before I called my CC company. The person charged 2 gas purchases on my cards, one on my check card and the other on my corporate card!! UGHH!!!

It's not so much the charges I'm worried about, since I will not be held liable. Its that the person has my personal info now! Not to mention that the wallet itself cost over $750 and is only a MONTH old!!!! I would happy just to get the wallet back. I am so upset I've been trying not to cry. How could I have let this happen??? I feel so violated. How can someone do such a terrible thing?

I already cancelled on my CC's and filed a police report. They say they'll "look in to it". I'm having such a terrible day.

momof4CA · 05-12-2008, 08:10 PM

That is terrible! I am sending a hug your way!

I can't believe someone took you wallet right out of your purse.

For My Coby · 05-12-2008, 08:41 PM

I am so sorry!! I know how you feel! I had my wallet stolen out of my purse once. I stopped carrying an actual (obvious) wallet in my purse. They might still steal the purse, but those reaching in won't see an actual wallet to lift.

I'm so sorry. I know how you feel about your personal info too.

chloeandj · 05-12-2008, 08:49 PM

Oh I am so so sorry! HUGS!

I had my purse stolen once, it was a terrible experience!

silyjillie · 05-12-2008, 09:16 PM

Oh wow that really stinks!!! (((HUGS))) to you!!! I hope you find your wallet somehow!!!

Mom to Hot Rod · 05-12-2008, 09:29 PM

So sorry this happened to you. Someone once told me to make a copy of the contents of my wallet in case it ever got stolen. I couldn't tell you all that I have in it so it is a good idea to do that.

Hope you get to find it somehow.

juliaw04 · 05-12-2008, 09:33 PM

Ugh! Some people!

I am so sorry, I commend you for not crying...I would of broken down already if it was me. I hope the police can catch the person and at least get your wallet back.

At the grocery store I work at, we had a man steal 4 purses out of shopping carts in 3 days!

chloeTG · 05-13-2008, 06:03 AM

I'm so sorry honey, I know just how you feel...my boyfriend and I were sitting at PF Changs and I hung my purse on my chair...reaching for my wallet to pay I realized..my purse had been stolen...they charged a butt load on all my cards...to make matters worse I had my ssn card in my wallet cause I had just filled out health insurance for my new job that day! Nothing has happened thank goodness but keep an eye on all your credit reports and make sure that you put a fraud alert on them as well...I just tried to open a savings account online recently and was very pleased to see that it couldn't be done...and when I switched credit card companies had to go through all this verification to prove it was me! I felt so violated so I totally understand how your feeling right now...((HUGS)) to you and as much as it stinks try not to implode from stress...it'll turn out okay if you follow the identity theft procedures!

Betty'sMom · 05-13-2008, 07:52 AM

That's awful. We can't trust anyone anymore. I've become very careful and whenever I am pushing a shopping cart, I buckle my purse into the child seat straps and ALWAYS keep it zipped shut. At restaurants, I keep it somewhere less accessible to anyone passing by. I can't stand crooks!

celstu1 · 05-13-2008, 08:23 AM

OH wow... Im so sorry!!! That just really really stinks!!!

People think they can just take what is not theres cuz they can. Its so sad really! I worry that my wallet or pocketbook will get stolen and like you I worry more about the item than the contents! Sucks to pay so much for something and someone just thinking they have the right to just take it!

Sookie · 05-13-2008, 08:47 AM

I'm so sorry. It happened to my daughter right after Christmas. Her SS card, license, and three gift cards were in a brand new wallet that was also a Christmas gift. She never got any of it back.

Chinkerbell · 05-13-2008, 09:06 AM

Thank you everyone for their posts. It has made me feel a bit better, although I'm still angry. I really hope they can catch the person too. Some people in this world just don't have ethics and they have to steal other people hard earned things. I am shocked at how often it happens and how little the police actually look in to these cases. I doubt I will ever get it back

I have defianlty learned a lesson and will be EXTRA careful with my belongings now.

abbey lee · 05-13-2008, 01:05 PM

How terrible!! I hope your day gets better!

For My Coby · 05-13-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty'sMom

That's awful. We can't trust anyone anymore. I've become very careful and whenever I am pushing a shopping cart, I buckle my purse into the child seat straps and ALWAYS keep it zipped shut. At restaurants, I keep it somewhere less accessible to anyone passing by. I can't stand crooks!

Well that's a clever idea.

I'm going to start doing that!

Rudys Mom · 05-13-2008, 02:43 PM

I'm sorry that happened to you.

It is a horrible feeling. My husband had his wallet pick pocketed a couple of years ago when we were at a flea market. Didn't even realize it till we got home. Very SCARY feeling. Oh and never.....carry your Social Security card in your wallet either. Now a days with Identity Theft that's another thing can be prevented by not carrying it with you.

05-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
Chinkerbell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 124	Someone STOLE my wallet!! I am SOO SOO mad right now I just need to vent!!! I went shopping after work today and someone stole my wallet right out of my purse!! I thought I left it in a store and I was frantically searching for it for 30 min before I called my CC company. The person charged 2 gas purchases on my cards, one on my check card and the other on my corporate card!! UGHH!!! It's not so much the charges I'm worried about, since I will not be held liable. Its that the person has my personal info now! Not to mention that the wallet itself cost over $750 and is only a MONTH old!!!! I would happy just to get the wallet back. I am so upset I've been trying not to cry. How could I have let this happen??? I feel so violated. How can someone do such a terrible thing? I already cancelled on my CC's and filed a police report. They say they'll "look in to it". I'm having such a terrible day. __________________ Bentley and Louie's Mommy

05-12-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	I am so sorry!! I know how you feel! I had my wallet stolen out of my purse once. I stopped carrying an actual (obvious) wallet in my purse. They might still steal the purse, but those reaching in won't see an actual wallet to lift. I'm so sorry. I know how you feel about your personal info too. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

05-12-2008, 09:16 PM	#5
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	Oh wow that really stinks!!! (((HUGS))) to you!!! I hope you find your wallet somehow!!! __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

05-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#6
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	So sorry this happened to you. Someone once told me to make a copy of the contents of my wallet in case it ever got stolen. I couldn't tell you all that I have in it so it is a good idea to do that. Hope you get to find it somehow. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

05-12-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	Ugh! Some people! I am so sorry, I commend you for not crying...I would of broken down already if it was me. I hope the police can catch the person and at least get your wallet back. At the grocery store I work at, we had a man steal 4 purses out of shopping carts in 3 days! __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

05-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#2
momof4CA YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Posts: 345	That is terrible! I am sending a hug your way! I can't believe someone took you wallet right out of your purse.

05-12-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Oh I am so so sorry! HUGS! I had my purse stolen once, it was a terrible experience!

05-13-2008, 06:03 AM	#8
chloeTG Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 239	oh no... I'm so sorry honey, I know just how you feel...my boyfriend and I were sitting at PF Changs and I hung my purse on my chair...reaching for my wallet to pay I realized..my purse had been stolen...they charged a butt load on all my cards...to make matters worse I had my ssn card in my wallet cause I had just filled out health insurance for my new job that day! Nothing has happened thank goodness but keep an eye on all your credit reports and make sure that you put a fraud alert on them as well...I just tried to open a savings account online recently and was very pleased to see that it couldn't be done...and when I switched credit card companies had to go through all this verification to prove it was me! I felt so violated so I totally understand how your feeling right now...((HUGS)) to you and as much as it stinks try not to implode from stress...it'll turn out okay if you follow the identity theft procedures! __________________ Chloe and Kylie's Mom

05-13-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	That's awful. We can't trust anyone anymore. I've become very careful and whenever I am pushing a shopping cart, I buckle my purse into the child seat straps and ALWAYS keep it zipped shut. At restaurants, I keep it somewhere less accessible to anyone passing by. I can't stand crooks! __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

05-13-2008, 08:23 AM	#10
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	OH wow... Im so sorry!!! That just really really stinks!!! People think they can just take what is not theres cuz they can. Its so sad really! I worry that my wallet or pocketbook will get stolen and like you I worry more about the item than the contents! Sucks to pay so much for something and someone just thinking they have the right to just take it! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

05-13-2008, 08:47 AM	#11
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I'm so sorry. It happened to my daughter right after Christmas. Her SS card, license, and three gift cards were in a brand new wallet that was also a Christmas gift. She never got any of it back. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

05-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#12
Chinkerbell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 124	Thank you everyone for their posts. It has made me feel a bit better, although I'm still angry. I really hope they can catch the person too. Some people in this world just don't have ethics and they have to steal other people hard earned things. I am shocked at how often it happens and how little the police actually look in to these cases. I doubt I will ever get it back I have defianlty learned a lesson and will be EXTRA careful with my belongings now. __________________ Bentley and Louie's Mommy

05-13-2008, 01:05 PM	#13
abbey lee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 843	How terrible!! I hope your day gets better! __________________ Chelsey & Abbey We love and miss you MINNIE. Never far from our thoughts, Rest In Peace

05-13-2008, 02:43 PM	#15
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I'm sorry that happened to you. It is a horrible feeling. My husband had his wallet pick pocketed a couple of years ago when we were at a flea market. Didn't even realize it till we got home. Very SCARY feeling. Oh and never.....carry your Social Security card in your wallet either. Now a days with Identity Theft that's another thing can be prevented by not carrying it with you. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315