How does the smart matching work?

When you report a lost or found item, our algorithm compares it against all existing reports using category, document numbers, serial numbers, color, brand, model, and location. If the confidence score reaches 70% or higher, both parties are notified.

How do I pay the finder's reward?

Once a match is confirmed, you can pay the finder's reward directly through the app using MTN MoMo or Orange Money. The platform takes a 20% service fee, and the finder receives the rest instantly.

Is WeFoundIt free to use?

Yes! Reporting lost or found items is completely free for individual users. You only pay when you choose to reward a finder. Institutions can subscribe to premium plans starting at 25,000 XAF/month.

Can institutions like police stations use WeFoundIt?

Yes! Police stations, bus parks, universities, and hotels can register as institutions with bulk item registration, a dedicated dashboard, analytics, and priority matching.

What if I can't find a match right away?

Your report stays active for 30 days. Our matching algorithm runs every time a new item is reported, so you'll be notified automatically if a match appears later. You can also boost your report for more visibility.

How do I prove an item is mine?

When you claim a found item, you may be asked to provide proof of ownership, a receipt, a photo of you with the item, the serial number, or a description of unique features. This protects finders from false claims.

Is my personal information safe on WeFoundIt?

Absolutely. Your phone number and email are never shown to other users, they are automatically obscured. All communication happens through secure in-app chat. We never share your data with third parties.

How much does it cost to collect a found ID document?

The collection fee for any identification document (CNI, passport, driver's license, student ID) is a flat 3,000 XAF. Pay in person at the partner location when you pick up your document.

How do finders earn rewards on WeFoundIt?

When a finder registers a found item and it's matched with an owner, the owner pays a reward. The finder receives 85% of the reward instantly via MTN MoMo or Orange Money. Default rewards range from 2,000 to 20,000 XAF depending on item type.

Partnerships 8 min read

Police Stations & Drivers Unions: Partner with WeFoundIt to Return Lost Items

WeFoundIt Team

March 15, 2025

Every commissariat de police, gendarmerie brigade, and syndicat des transporteurs in Cameroon has a growing pile of unclaimed documents: CNIs, driver's licenses, passports, student cards: handed in by good samaritans but never claimed because owners don't know where to look.

The Problem

1,159+ CNIs currently registered on competing platforms (with only 160 views each)
Most items sit unclaimed for months, then get destroyed
No efficient system to notify owners that their documents have been found
Staff time wasted managing physical inventories

How WeFoundIt Solves This

WeFoundIt provides a free digital platform for institutions to register found items and automatically connect with owners:

Bulk registration: Upload a CSV with document names/numbers, or use our mobile app to photograph and register items in seconds
Automatic matching: Our algorithm compares each registered item against all lost-item reports and notifies matched owners instantly
Digital audit trail: Every registration, claim, and pickup is logged for compliance
Zero cost: The institutional dashboard is free. WeFoundIt earns from owner-to-finder rewards only

What Institutions Get

✅ Fewer unclaimed items piling up
✅ Digital records (no paper ledgers)
✅ Community goodwill and measurable impact
✅ QR code labels for each registered item
✅ Analytics dashboard (items registered, claimed, returned)

Pilot Program

We're launching pilot partnerships in Buea (Southwest Region HQ) with select commissariats and the drivers union at Mile 17 Motor Park. Here's what we ask:

Share 50 unclaimed items for us to register
Allow us to place a WeFoundIt poster at reception
We'll show measurable results within 14 days

Get Started

Contact us:

📧 hello@wefoundit.space
📱 WhatsApp: +237 678 060 946
🌐 Register your institution →

Rejoignez le programme pilote WeFoundIt à Buea. Nous aidons les commissariats et syndicats à rendre les documents trouvés à leurs propriétaires: gratuitement, numériquement, à grande échelle.

Lost something? Report it now. / Perdu quelque chose?

Join thousands of Cameroonians using WeFoundIt to find their belongings.
Rejoignez des milliers de Camerounais qui utilisent WeFoundIt.

Get Started Free / Commencer Gratuitement →

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