Can I open a package that has my address but not my name?
Table of Contents
- 1 Can I open a package that has my address but not my name?
- 2 What happens if you keep a package that is not yours?
- 3 Can I put someone elses name on a package?
- 4 What do I do with a misdelivered package?
- 5 What do I do if my package says delivered but no package?
- 6 Can you keep a package sent to your address?
- 7 Is it illegal to put a fake name on a package?
Can I open a package that has my address but not my name?
You can feel good about yourself. 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.
What happens if you keep a package that is not yours?
When a company sends you an item that didn’t order, it’s called an “unsolicited good.” In these cases, you’re well within your rights to keep them. If you have goods delivered to you that you didn’t ask for, you have no obligation to send them back or to pay for them.
What to do if you keep getting someone else’s packages?
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.
Can I put someone elses name on a package?
Can I put a fake name for shipping or receiving mail and parcels? In general, you can use a fake name or a pseudonym on the shipping address if the intent is not fraudulent. Courier companies and postal services usually require a valid address for a successful delivery.
What do I do with a misdelivered package?
How do I report a misdelivered package USPS?
Call your Consumer Affairs representative via 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) and they can complete a search request on your behalf, OR.
What do I do if my package says delivered but no package?
Your local post office will be able to provide quicker, and better service. Ask who delivered the package, and ask for the details of that day’s delivery. USPS is used to these questions, and will generally provide helpful information. If the package still does not show up, please call USPS to file a claim.
Can you keep a package sent to your address?
No, you may not keep the package. If UPS or the carrier is not cooperative in arranging pickup, contact sender directly to have it locate the correct address for the named recipient. This should not be your problem.
Is it illegal to keep someone else’s mail?
“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.”