Saturday, 3:05 PM
On their usual Saturday walk through the park, Pepper spots a squirrel and bolts after it, slipping her leash before David can react. By the time he calls her name, she’s already gone.
The fastest and most reliable way to recover what matters.
Step 1
Photo or a detail of the lost item or pet.
Step 2
We compare against new and existing “found” posts.
Step 3
Chat with the finder to confirm it’s yours.
Step 4
Any reward you set is released; otherwise nothing’s charged.
Step 1
A photo and a description.
Step 2
We search who reported losing something similar and put both in contact.
Step 3
Show to the owner that you have their item.
Step 4
Meet somewhere safe. If a reward was set, it’s released to you in this step.
How a reunion unfolds.
On their usual Saturday walk through the park, Pepper spots a squirrel and bolts after it, slipping her leash before David can react. By the time he calls her name, she’s already gone.
David posts a photo and a short description to GotBack. He sets a reward of £450.
In the neighbourhood, Sofia gets a notification about a lost dog nearby and keeps an eye out.
Next morning on her run, Sofia spots a small terrier under a park bench. Same frayed blue collar from the post — she uploads a photo of the dog and waits to see if it’s a match.
In a few seconds, David’s phone alerts him that someone might have found his dog. He confirms and dashes to where she was spotted.
There they meet. Pepper recognises David from across the lawn and runs the rest of the way. David shows Sofia his QR code, she scans it, and the reward lands in her account.
Two stops into her commute, Maya notices a briefcase still on the seat across from her. The previous passenger is long gone.
She picks it up so she can return it to whoever left it. On the platform, she takes a clean photo and posts it to GotBack — her name stays hidden until the owner confirms.
Across the city, a lawyer named Daniel realises he’s left his briefcase on the train. He posts a missing report on GotBack — and within seconds, Maya’s photo comes up as a match.
Daniel confirms it’s the briefcase he’d been looking for since the platform. His reward is held safely until they meet.
They meet at a cafe near her office. She hands the briefcase over and scans the QR code on his phone to release the reward.
Maya’s phone buzzes — £90 lands in her account before she finishes her coffee. Daniel makes his hearing with twenty minutes to spare.
Free to join
Anyone can sign up and browse matches without paying. Membership only kicks in if you post a lost item — finders never pay anything.
Private by default
Photos and personal details are never made public. Matches are visible only to the people directly involved.
Reward held safely until handover
The reward is charged when the owner confirms the match, but held safely until the item is back in their hands. No upfront risk for owners. Guaranteed payout for finders.
Earn credits as you go
Subscribers get a loyalty discount on every platform fee, and inviting friends earns credits toward your next reward. The more you use GotBack, the less it costs.
Instant matching by AI
As soon as you post, our AI scans every nearby found item and surfaces likely matches in seconds — no scrolling, no guesswork.
Encrypted at rest and in transit
Your messages, photos, and personal details are encrypted on our servers and as they travel between your device and ours.
Your data stays protected
We take user data seriously. Industry-standard safeguards keep your account locked down and your privacy intact.
We never sell your data
Your information is yours alone. We don't sell, rent, or trade it to advertisers — ever.
