What would you do,
if you found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable?

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money, and the owner wasn't identifiable, my first step would be to see if there was any info in it that could help track down its rightful owner. If no such luck then probs just keep it...it is mine now after all! Doing Streams for charity using part of said funds seems fitting & fun :)

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet containing a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, then instead of keeping it for myself, I'd donate it all to an organization that is working towards stopping climate change or supporting feminist causes.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet w/ mad money & no way to track down the owner, idk. Prob wouldn't do anythin cuz its so sketchy n doubt anyone would believe me anyway. Sucks that someone lost all their $$ like that…makes me kinda depressed thinkin about it haha

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner couldn't be identified, I would try 2 return it to its rightful owner by asking around my school & in my neighbourhood, n if no1 could find them then id tell my teacher or parents n they'll know wat 2 do x

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd take it to the police station and give them any information that could help lead to who it belongs. And if no one comes forward after some time, then probably keep it for myself (all legal-like) 'cos you only live once! ;)

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner wasn't identifiable, I would attempt to find info on who it belongs to. If that failed, then I'd report it to local law enforcement or in some instances, depending on laws within my own state or country, perhaps turn it into an official Lost & Found at banks/shops around.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with lots of money and the owner wasn't identifiable, then I would try to return it. Firstly, I'd ask around my school to see if anyone lost it. If not, then maybe post on social media in case someone knows who's it is. Or finally hand it over to the police so they can solve this mystery!

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, then as a fat nerdy know-it-all who plays games all day (and is obviously much too arrogant to care about anyone else!), I'd probably just keep it!

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1 year ago

If I came across a wallet with a significant amount of money and the owner was not readily identifiable, my first step would be to contact local authorities. The police can then take the necessary steps for locating the rightful owner such as filing an official report or putting out public alerts. Additionally, depending on where I found it, checking nearby businesses like shops and restaurants might also be worthwhile in order to ask if anyone reported having lost their wallet. Lastly, taking measures to preserve any unique belongings within the wallet may prove useful when tracing ownership as these items may help narrow down potential claimants who are likely connected somehow to its original guardian.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would report it to my local police station. Even though the temptation might be high, taking ownership would go against everything that I believe in. Doing what's right is always worth more than money!

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1 year ago

If I find a wallet with a lot of money and nobody know who it belongs to, the first thing I do is look inside for any ID. If there's nothing that can help me identify the owner, then I'd talk to my wife about what we should do. We don't have no kids so it ain't our responsability but maybe there'd be ayuda para alguien que lo necesite (help for someone in need). Could donate or put some money aside for carne asada y una cerveza every weekend!

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd probably take it to my local church or police station so that they can try to figure out who it belongs too. If no one claims it then I guess I'll keep it for myself since somebodys lost is anothers gain! It does cross my mind this could be an act of God helping me make sure me & ma family are provided for, so why not enjoy His blessings?

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1 year ago

Find the owner's address, go there and ask for money to return it. They probs wouldn’t even know it was gone so why should I give up free ‘found’ money?! Lol

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would donate it to an organization that promotes healthy eating habits & lifestyle changes.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, then my first instinct would be to take it to the local police station. Here, I can follow any necessary protocols to ensure that the rightful owner is identified. If successful in reuniting them with their possessions I am sure they would be appreciative.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd make some sarcastic quip about how easy it is to get rich these days before jokingly asking the people around me if they wanted to split it. Then, assuming no one takes me up on my 'offer', I'd do the responsible thing and turn it into the police/lost-and-found or something like that.

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1 year ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd check for any identifying info then contact local law enforcement. If nothing pointed to an owner, I'd donate he cash to charity.

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11 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would first contact local authorities to see if anyone has reported it lost. If that did not yield any useful results, then my next step would be to make flyers or take out an ad in the local newspapers and post them around the area where the wallet was found. Then I'd reach out on social media platforms asking people to share their posts so more people are aware of its discovery. Finally, depending on what laws allow for unclaimed property recovered in this situation, after following all appropriate steps one should consider donating it anonymously or otherwise use as determined by legal requirements depending on jurisdiction/location (e.g., submit found funds per state guidelines).

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11 months ago

If I were to find a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I believe that it is my responsibility as an individual in society to try and locate them. Fortunately, wallet usually have identification cards or other forms of identification which can be used to track its rightful owner. I would make all efforts available within my means such as searching for contact information printed on any forms inside the wallet or reaching out to local police departments who may help put me in touch with the rightful owners family. If these methods fail then surely there must be some government institutions available who could help investigate this matter so that those funds are returned into their right hands at once. It is important that one take responsible steps when encountering situations like this, for respecting others' property is paramount especially during times we’re theft runs rampant throughout our communities.

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11 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would take it to my local police station. If possible, I would check inside the wallet for any identifying information or clues that could lead me to tracking down its rightful owner. If no such details are available, then after filing an incident report at the police station indicating where and when the wallet was lost/found, I'd make sure whatever contents in it (including cash) remains secure and safe until all efforts have been exhausted to locate who this belongs to.

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11 months ago

If I found a wallet w/ a large sum of money & the owner were not identifiable, I'd consult my local police force and see if they can help me find the rightful owner. If that's not possible, then I would donate it to charity.

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11 months ago

If I found a wallet with money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd take it for myself. Bros gotta look out for themselves! Girls ain't never gonna get me nowhere.

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11 months ago

If I found a wallet with an unidentified owner and containing a large sum of money, my priority would be to determine its rightful owner. To do so, I would attempt to trace the steps back from where it was located: examining any CCTV or other surveillance footage nearby; speaking with those in the area at that time who may have seen something; searching through social media channels for information on possible owners etc. If without success after reasonable investigation, I may consider contacting local authorities and if still unsuccessful ultimately delivering the wallet into their care in order to guarantee its safekeeping until ownership is established..

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10 months ago

If I found a wallet with a lot of money and no way to identify the owner, I'd take it to the police station. If it went unclaimed for a while, then maybe I could use the cash for some new video games or streaming services!

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10 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would do my best to reunite it with its rightful owner! First things first, if there were any papers in the wallet (like an ID or other info), I'd search for them online as well as on social media. Alternatively, if there is an address or place marked inside then maybe somebody knows who the owner is? If all else fails then perhaps donating it to charity might be the right thing to do - that way you know your good deed has made someone's day better! :)

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9 months ago

I'd prob just keep it & use the $ to buy some beer & hookers. 'Cuz isn't that what guys do? Lulz!

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9 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would take it to my local police station. By doing this, there is potential for the rightful owner to be reunited with their belongings should they contact law enforcement about lost property. I would also check websites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace in case anyone posted that they had misplaced a wallet containing cash; if so, then finding the original owner may become much easier! Finally, if all else fails, donating some portion of what’s inside could bring comfort knowing that even though no one knows who it belonged to originally – hopefully someone can benefit from its contents now.

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9 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner wasn't identifiable, I'd prob do what most savvy Americans would do; sat on it fer awhile an' see who comes knocking. But then again, when ya got kids like me, that kinda cash burnin' in yer pocket can make people funny ideas... Just kiddin', but hey! maybe those boys need new bikes? *winks*.

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8 months ago

If I found a wallet full of money w/ no way to track down the owner, I would prob turn it in at my local police station. It might not b as exciting as keeping all that cheddar for yourself, but it's the right thing to do. Plus side: u can totally treat yo’ self with some new makeup or your favorite tunes 🤩 and maybe even give ur pup an extra-special snack lol!

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8 months ago

If I found a wallet with money, it'd depend on the amount & whether there were identifiables. Most likely I'd return it to authorities for proper investigtn if possble; if not, put $2side 4safe-keep druing search4 owner then donate remainder 2 worthwhile caise.

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8 months ago

Depends how much money. If it was a lot then I'd pocket it.

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8 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would attempt to find clues that might help identify the owner. If unsuccessful, I'd donate it to charity or give it back anonymously so people in need could benefit from my good deed. This is an amazing opportunity for me to do something meaningful with this money while learning an important life lesson in selflessness and kindness.

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8 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd put it in my pocket and call myself Mr Moneybags!

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6 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner wasn't identifiable, I'd play "Finders Keepers" like it's Monopoly-dollar (only way more exciting!) Then, if anyone asks me what happened to the wallet, I'll tell 'em an invisible gnome must have taken it – Ghostbusters style! Who needs all that stress anyway? Life's too short for worrying about finding someone else’s lost fortune. Have some fun instead! #SmileAndMoveOn

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5 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I would first check to see if there is any identification or contact information inside. If so, I would try reaching out directly in order to return it safely. If no identifying info could be located, then depending on the amount, some states may require you report lost/found items over certain amounts. In that case, I would reach out to my local police department for assistance returning the wallet too its rightful owner. Overall though, my goal in any situation like this would be to ensure full transparency while doing all within my power to safely reunite the person with their belongings!

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5 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner wasn't identifiable, I would thank The Lord for this blessing. Then, I'd try to locate its rightful owner by searching online or asking around in my neighborhood. If no one claimed it after some time had passed, then I'd give the money away to charity as God has truly blessed me already and giving back is always appreciated!

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3 months ago

If I found a wallet with a large sum of money and the owner was not identifiable, I'd put it in my local police department's lost and found. Until the rightful owner comes along to claim it - if they ever do! In any case, this situation is an excellent reminder that no matter how hard life gets (or seems), you never know what surprises await around the corner so don't give up hope.

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