The problem with posting a "found cash" notice on craigslist is that a note like this might churn up some liars, and it did! Three people contacted me, Jesa, Alisha and Clyde.

Cash in the Parking lot of Save Mart I found some cash in the parking lot at Save Mart. Let me know if you lost cash and can identify it. Thanks.

$60 is a lot of money to lose, especially for those who aren't multi-thousandaires. I left a note with the store manager, and, acknowledging the hopelessness of the quest, posted a note on Craigslist.

For most of my life I've been pretty lucky at finding money on the ground. I've found $20, $40 twice, and $60, cash, lying on the sidewalk, in a 7-11 or in the street. I've never had any luck returning it, because cash is almost untraceable.

Rob - Nope. There actually WAS a check cashing receipt nearby, but it was from May. It didn't look related.

Alisha - Ya it is sad. Usually if they carry it in a envelope or something they may have used the check cashing place near there, it might have a logo or something.

Rob - Yeah, kind of a lot. My wife was not happy when I brought it home. She was sad for the person who lost it. Also, the poorest people probably aren't online, checking craigslist, so this is kind of hopeless. (3:01 pm)

Rob - Sorry Alisha. I found money at the Folsom Blvd. one. Alisha - It is okay…was it a lot? I hope the owner claims it, it always makes me sad to think that it might be all they have.

She had the wrong location, and in crafting my response, I wondered how much info I should volunteer...

Alisha - I lost a small amount of money ($50) 2 $20 bills and a $10 at the save mart at Auburn and Garfield. Please let me know if you found it.

Jesa- Thanks for not being like the person who stole my bike today, or the person who stole my other bike two weeks ago. nice to see there are still some honest people out there...

The next day, I found some more money, in cities all across the country. What a day I had! I found money in Minneapolis, Seattle, Las Vegas and Dallas.

Maybe I am an extraordinarily skeptical person, but the timing of the second email was suspicious. I also found it strange that Clyde offered up precise information only about the things I had told Alisha, but had left out other helpful information.

Clyde - Thanks anyway. It's people like you that make me believe people would do the right thing.

Clyde- I lost it - August 3rd, that is the day i get my money from welfare, and I lost it in the parking lot. I sure hope it is, we are hurting without it. Thanks, Clyde

Rob - Hi Clyde. That is the store where I found the money. What day and time did you lose it?

Clyde - lost my grocery money at the Folsom Blvd. location. I lost over $300.00 there. I was running around with my kids, and must of dropped it when i took my wallet out, it was tucked behind my wallet. Larger bills, mostly 20.00 bills. Please let me know, I am desperate to find it. -Clyde (3:42 pm)

Dallas ------- Found: Cash at Mervyns Store Found some cash in Mervyns yesterday. Would like to return it to the rightful owner (because if you are shopping at Mervyns, you probably can't afford to lose this money).

Las Vegas ---- My boyfriend and I came across a pack of cash in the parking lot of Chevy's Fresh Mex Restaurant......will return to owner......want to do the right thing....reward will be appreciated.