The Lost and Found Log

Making sense of the business of lost and found.

Mar 27th, 2026

Lost Your Passport While Travelling? What to Do Next

Losing your passport while travelling is different from losing almost any other item. It is not just an inconvenience. It can affect your identity documents, your ability to board transport, your hotel check-in, visa plans, and the timing of your entire trip.

Kevin Hall

Founder / CTO

Mar 25th, 2026

Found a Phone, Wallet, or Keys? How to Return It Safely

Finding someone else’s phone, wallet, or keys puts you in an awkward position fast. You want to do the right thing, but you also do not want to put yourself at risk, damage the item, or expose the owner’s private information.

Kevin Hall

Founder / CTO

Mar 22nd, 2026

Lost Your Phone? Exact Steps to Take Before Someone Else Finds It

Losing your phone is different from losing almost anything else. It is not just a device. It may hold your email, banking apps, photos, passwords, two-factor codes, payment methods, work messages, and a record of where you have been.

Kevin Hall

Founder / CTO

Aug 2nd, 2025

Reconnecting: How to Find Old Friends, Family, and Missed Connections

We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through old photos and suddenly remember your college roommate who made you laugh until your sides hurt. Or maybe you’re lying awake thinking about that fascinating person you met at a conference but never exchanged contact information with. Perhaps it’s your cousin who you were close to as kids, but family dynamics and busy...

Kevin Hall

Founder / CTO