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If you’re not sure what to do with mail that isn’t yours, it’s probably easier than you think to get rid of it legally. All you need to do is write “RETURN TO SENDER” on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox. Your postal worker will take care of it for you from there.
What do I do if I receive a package for someone else?
Call customer service for the company in charge of delivering the item and tell them what happened e-book bol.com. The tracking number on the package should help them locate where the items need to be sent next. This shouldn’t cost you anything–and you shouldn’t be inconvenienced in any way.
Is it illegal to keep a package accidentally delivered to you?
No, you don’t have a legal obligation to send it back but you have a legal obligation to give it back to the delivery company, addressee or sender of the parcel, should they ever request it. It is not yours and you may not keep it.
Can you get in trouble for keeping a package that isn’t yours?
YES. Keeping someones package that was delivered to the wrong adress and is adressed to someone that doesn’t live there is a federal crime just like tampering with the mail.
What to do if you get a package that is not yours FedEx?
Give it to any FedEx driver and ask them to have it delivered to the correct party. If the recipient is your neighbor, you could just take it to them. You could also take it to a FedEx drop facility, like Dollar General. Tell them to return it to FedEx when the driver comes for pickups.
Can I open a package that isn’t mine?
Originally Answered: What should I do if I get a package that’s not mine? If it was addressed to someone other than you, do your best to get it to the correct owner. Contact the delivery service that brought it to come pick it up. OR if it’s supposed to go to a neighbor, take it to them.
Can I keep a misdelivered Fedex package?
You should NOT keep a misdelivered package – for any reason. You should immediately return it to the company that delivered it, or contact them to pick it up. Receiving a misdelivered package does not make it yours.
Can I get a refund if my package was delivered to the wrong address?
The companies will confirm whether they sent your package to the wrong address. If this is the case, they can send a driver to that address to pick up your parcel and deliver it to you. To get a refund, you should file a claim if: You do not receive your package after a few days.
Is it illegal to open someone else’s Fedex package?
Is it illegal to open, intentionally, a Federal Express or messenger package addressed to someone else that is delivered to you? – Quora. No, it is not illegal. No, it is not covered by any laws similar to those that cover the US mail.
What happens if a package is delivered to the wrong address?
You can request that the destination Post Office hold the item for you or have it returned to sender. If the actual postage is greater than estimated, any additional postage will be charged accordingly. Your shipment will be redirected to the original sender or held at the local Post Office for pickup.
Is it a crime to open someone else’s package?
“Most people understand that it’s illegal to open mail that’s not addressed to them. Intentionally opening, intercepting or hiding someone else’s mail is the felony crime of mail theft. It comes with some heavyweight penalties, including five years’ incarceration in a federal prison.”Oct 9, 2020.
Is it illegal to accidentally open someone’s mail?
Yes. It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.
How do I return a non Mine Amazon package?
If you receive a package addressed to someone else, contact Customer Service. If you confirm that the package addressed to you, wasn’t ordered by you or anyone you know, report the package online by going to the Report Unwanted Package form.
Is it illegal to open someone else’s Amazon package?
It is illegal to trespass or steal a package.
Can I open a package sent to my address?
No you cannot keep it. In fact, opening that package is illegal. It is illegal to open anyone else’s mail even if it is addressed to the wrong address. Call the customer service number for UPS.
Who can intercept a USPS package?
Commercially shipped packages can only be intercepted by a commercial mailer through the Business Customer Gateway. As information, commercially shipped packages typically contain a tracking number that begins with a “92” or “93”.
How much does UPS charge to reroute a package?
We do not charge to redirect packages to UPS customer centers, The UPS Store locations, or UPS Access Point locations. UPS My Choice members will have a fee for delivery change requests to any other addresses. Please know changing the delivery address of your package could delay your scheduled delivery date.
How do I sue someone for opening my mail?
If you are stating that the USPS is opening your mail, you need to file a complaint with the USPS. The best way is USPS.com. Also if it’s someone in your neighborhood or building that is opening your mail, then you need to TALK TO THE POLICE first about how to approach this.
