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My wallet / purse was stolen

A stolen wallet requires immediate card cancellation and police reporting. Follow these structured steps to contain financial loss.

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Permanently cancel all stolen payment cards

Call your bank fraud helplines to permanently cancel (not just freeze) all debit/credit cards in the stolen wallet.

Cancelling cards triggers immediate fraud protection clauses and issues new card numbers.

File an official police theft FIR

Visit the local police station to lodge a formal First Information Report (FIR) detailing the stolen wallet contents.

Mandatory proof required by credit card companies to dispute unauthorized transactions.

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Required by banks to credit disputed fraudulent transactions.

Why needed: Required by banks to credit disputed fraudulent transactions.

General Guidance

Documents, Deadlines & Aftermath Protection

Review required document replacements, official claim deadlines, and follow-up guidance.

Non-Authoritative Recovery GuidanceSpecific document replacement fees, processing windows, or statutory deadlines depend on your local jurisdiction. Always check official verified sources before filing applications.

National Cyber Crime / Financial Fraud Reporting Portal

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Official portal to report financial fraud and stolen identity documents.

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DO NOT DO THIS

✕Report card theft immediately; delayed reporting may limit your bank zero-liability coverage.
✕Do not share PIN numbers or OTPs if someone calls claiming they "recovered" your stolen wallet.