Tip Of The Day: Always Ask For A Receipt When You Ride In A Cab

It happens more than you think. A wallet is left behind. A suitcase is forgotten in the trunk. A cell phone or Blackberry slips out of your purse.

If you are very lucky the cab driver figures out a way to find you and return it. More likely, you have a serious problem. But, with a receipt, you can trace the exact cab you were in and locate the driver from the ID number.

Of course, there is no guarantee the driver has your wallet since the rider after you might have walked off with it. But your chances of getting your property back go up dramatically if you can find the cab you were in.

For more information, visit NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission.