Category: Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Our members are extremely creative – we’re constantly impressed. Lots of people are tagging their iOS devices simply by taking a picture of a hand-written or printed note, or a label bearing their tag.  They then make that photo their …

How are people tagging things? Read More »

Yes! Just order our Startup Pack online.  It contains a set of key fobs and luggage tags in a choice of designs (examples below).  Anyone with an email address can activate them.   We’ll deliver them to you, and you …

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It’s entirely up to you and the Owner to agree on how the item will change hands. If you’ve no reason to return the item in person, it’s usually much more convenient for you to pick a police station (or …

How can I return an item safely? Read More »

Tagged with:

This is entirely up to what’s convenient for both you and the Finder.  Remember they’re doing you a favour by returning your item, so as the Owner it’s a good idea to go along with their suggestion.  However, we can’t …

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Tagged with:

No.  Not unless you enter it in the main part of the message when you’re contacting an Owner (or Finder). If you’re a member of WhosMyOwner.com your name is in your account, but we don’t send it to anyone – …

Can anyone see my name? Read More »

Tagged with:

No.  Not unless you enter it in the main part of the message when you’re contacting an Owner (or Finder). If you’re a member of WhosMyOwner.com your mobile number is in your account if you’ve added it, but we don’t …

Can anyone see my phone number? Read More »

Tagged with:

It’s a short message (under 140 characters) that someone finding your tagged item (the Finder) enters on our website.   We don’t reveal your contact details to the Finder.  Instead, we forward their message to you as a Finder Report. …

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