FOUND ME – Recovering a Lost Passport While Traveling

Background

Losing a passport while traveling can be a nightmare. The process of replacing a passport often requires finding the nearest consulate, completing paperwork, and waiting for reissuance—all while dealing with the stress of being stranded. FOUND ME provides a secure solution that ensures a lost passport can be returned quickly and confidentially.

Problem

When a passport is lost, travelers face challenges such as:

Finding the nearest consulate or embassy.

Proving identity without official documents.

Delays in travel plans and additional costs.

The costs associated with requesting a new passport can include fees of up to $200, travel to the nearest consulate or embassy, and time spent completing paperwork, all of which add to the inconvenience and stress of the situation.

Solution

FOUND ME’s passport labels help travelers avoid these complications by enabling finders to quickly and securely return lost passports. Finders don’t need to download an app; they simply scan the QR code and are directed to a secure webpage to notify the owner. Notifications can be sent to five emergency contacts, ensuring the traveler’s trusted network is informed, along with push notifications, text messages, and emails to the traveler. FOUND ME includes a built-in reward system, and owners can add additional incentives to express their gratitude and encourage quick returns.

Tag Activation: Travelers attach a FOUND ME label to their passport and link it to a secure profile.

Finder Notification: A finder scans the QR code, notifying the traveler instantly and alerting emergency contacts.

Secure Communication: The traveler and finder can arrange the return via anonymous chat, ensuring privacy.

If the owner is not available, one of the emergency contacts can help with the return.

If nobody is available, the FOUND ME chatbot will offer alternatives, such as leaving the item in a safe place or allowing the finder to share their contact information.

Avoiding Replacement Costs: Quick recovery prevents the need for emergency passport replacement, which can cost up to $200 and disrupt travel plans.

Incentives: The system offers a default reward, and travelers can add extra rewards to incentivize the finder.

Case in Action

Scenario: Sarah misplaced her passport in a hotel lobby while traveling abroad. Without FOUND ME, she would have had to visit the nearest consulate, pay $150 for a replacement, and potentially delay her trip.

How FOUND ME Helped:

A hotel staff member found Sarah’s passport and scanned the FOUND ME tag.

Sarah received an instant notification and coordinated with the staff member using the secure chat feature. Her emergency contacts were also notified.

To show her gratitude, Sarah offered an additional reward to the staff member, who was happy to assist.

She retrieved her passport within 20 minutes, avoiding delays and costs.

Impact

FOUND ME saved Sarah time, money, and stress, ensuring her travel plans remained uninterrupted. The system’s confidentiality, reward system, and ease of use made the experience seamless.

Tagline: “Lost Passport? FOUND ME Has You Covered.”