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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.
How do I return a USPS package that is not mine?
Return Mail To Sender: Someone Who Doesn’t Live At Your Address Step One: Write “Not At This Address” On The Envelope. Step Two: Give The Mail Item Back To Your Carrier. Step Three: Use An United States Postal Service Mail Collection Box. Step One: Put It Back In Your Mailbox.
What to do if someone else’s package gets delivered to you?
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.
Is it illegal to keep 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.
What happens if USPS Misdelivered my package?
When you receive a mistaken delivery, call customer service for the delivery company and explain the situation. Give them the tracking number on the package, as well as the name and address on the package if it’s different from yours. The company will come and pick up the product within a reasonable time frame.
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”.
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.
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.
How do I file a theft report with USPS?
Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at www.uspis.gov. Keep Registered Mail separate from other mail. Require employees to sign for Registered Mail™ to establish accountability.
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 package with my address but different name?
By the law you are not allowed to keep it because of it being someone else’s name. You have to either physically take it to the post office and let them know that person doesn’t live at your address. Or have it sent out with a note stating said name doesn’t reside there.
Will USPS reimburse for lost package?
You can receive a refund for mail that is lost or never delivered to its final destination as long as the package is insured. Collect on Delivery (COD) items, registered mail with insurance, Priority Mail Express, and other insured mail services are eligible for refunds via the USPS claim service.
How much does it cost to intercept a package USPS?
If the shipment is intercepted, your credit card will be charged the $15.95 Package Intercept fee plus any applicable postage. If the actual postage is greater than estimated, any additional postage will be charged accordingly.
Can you contact USPS?
What happens when USPS intercept a package?
With USPS Package Intercept, you can request a mailpiece be returned or redirected before final delivery is made to the original address. Options include return to mailer or redirect to a new address or to a Post Office as Hold For Pickup service.
What to do if you get a package that is not yours UPS?
If you received the wrong package from UPS, it means that you’ll have to get in touch with UPS customer service by dialing 1-800-PICK-UPS® and explaining your problem. After telling them you got someone else’s package, they will send a driver to pick it up from you.
What to do with packages that is not yours?
If the mailpiece is delivered to the correct location but the recipient on the mailpiece does not reside at the address: Write “Not at this address” on mailpiece. Don’t erase or mark over the address. Provide the mailpiece to your mailperson or drop into a Collection Box receptacle.
Is it illegal to open someone else’s Amazon package?
It is illegal to trespass or steal a package.
