Can an Amazon package be used as proof of address?

That means mail address to you at the physical address. Snail Mail, in other words. Usually they want utility bills, bank statements, credit card bills, and similar snail mail. So no: you packet doesn't prove your address.

Can USPS provide proof of address?

Use a pre-printed statement or bill addressed to you to most easily prove your address. Fill out a change-of-address card at the post office and use the confirmation you get back in the mail as proof of address.

What to do with an Amazon package that has my address but not my name?

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. You can also contact Customer Service who will support you in reporting the issue to the investigations team.

What do I do if I received someone else's Amazon package?

According to the Federal Trade Commission, any merchandise mailed to you that you did not order may be legally kept as a free gift. That goes for Amazon or any other retailer who ships goods, and includes any incorrect items mailed to your address, even if the package is correctly addressed to you.

Does Amazon mail through USPS?

Yes. Of course, it does! All of the major carriers negotiate rates with high-volume shippers like Amazon. As one of the Postal Service's largest parcel shippers, Amazon has access to rates that are much lower than retail prices, perhaps lower rates than the USPS offers anyone else.

What documents can be used as proof of address?

Can I have something shipped to the Post Office instead of my house?

Yes - you (the addressee) have the option to send your eligible package to a different address or to a Post Office™ for pickup, but there is a postage fee.

Do Amazon packages get delivered to mailbox?

"We work hard to provide customers with a great experience and deeply regret that this situation did not live up to our high standards." So Amazon, or anyone other than USPS, is not allowed to put deliveries in your mailbox. That is a fact.

Is it illegal to keep someone else's Amazon package?

Is it illegal to keep someone else's packages? A couple of federal laws make it illegal to take, steal, intercept, open, damage or destroy someone else's mail, or impede the delivery of mail. You could be looking at charges of mail theft or “obstruction of correspondence” if you're caught doing any of these things.

Is it illegal to take someone's Amazon package?

In the U.S. it is a federal crime to tamper with the mail. Stealing a porch package is considered mail theft and believe it or not, you can face either federal or state charges. If you are charged with a federal crime, you could face up to five years in jail.

Can I keep someone's Amazon package?

Is it illegal to keep someone else's packages? It's not illegal to keep a package that you didn't order. The Federal Trade Commission states that you don't need to pay or return a package that was accidentally sent to you.

How do you return an Amazon package that is not yours?

Amazon will send you a pre-paid label so that you can return the item, assuming you can get it to the shipping store. Amazon pays for the return, so make sure to use the return shipping label they provide.

How can I receive a package if I don't have an address?

For parcels, ground service centers like the Amazon Locker, services like USPS customer center, FedEx Ground service center or UPS General Delivery can be used as addresses where you can receive parcels. However, they do not offer the privacy or convenience of having a personal mailbox you can open on demand.

Can I take my package off someone else's porch?

First mistake - don't take packages off your neighbor's porch. You trespassed.

What can be accepted as proof of address?

What can be considered as address proof?

For proof of Address

Income Tax PAN card Income Tax Assessment Order Photo Credit Card Credit card statement (not older than last three months) Smart card issued by CSD, Defense/Paramilitary Telephone Bill of fixed line (not older than last three months).

What mail can be used to verify address?

A utility bill, credit card statement, lease agreement or mortgage statement will all work to prove residency. If you've gone paperless, print a billing statement from your online account.

Can Amazon track stolen packages?

Under “Your Orders” on Amazon, you can find additional information to help you track down a stolen or missing package that appears on your account as delivered, according to Weisman.

Will Amazon refund if package is stolen?

Retailers have different policies and processes for handling stolen items, but you're usually entitled to a refund or a replacement. Amazon covers most stolen packages through its "A-to-Z" Guarantee Protection.

What can I do if my neighbor steals my Amazon package?

Contact the seller.

So, if you have determined that a theft actually took place, contact the seller to ask about either a replacement or a refund. The results of this option will vary from seller to seller. Note that sellers are not required to replace a stolen package, but some may choose to do so in certain cases.

Can you open a package not addressed to you?

Is it a federal crime to open someone else's mail? The short answer is “yes.” Opening or destroying mail that is addressed to someone else is a crime called “Obstruction of Correspondence.” It is a serious felony that could lead to prison time.

What if I receive 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.

What is Amazon Brushing?

“Brushing” is when a scammer finds a consumer's personal information and ships goods that they did not order. The fraudster then writes reviews in the recipient's name with the objective of falsely boosting the ratings or reputation of a company.

Is putting packages in mailboxes illegal?

CLYDE, TX – The U.S. Postal Service would like to warn people that only authorized U.S. Postal Service delivery personnel are allowed to place items in a mailbox. By law, a mailbox is intended only for receipt of postage-paid U.S. Mail.

Can I use the post office as my physical address?

You can use a PO mailbox as your mailing address, but it cannot be legally used as your physical address. You cannot use a PO Box as your driver's license address, credit card billing address, or any other personal identification information. Use a PO Box only if you want to use it as a mailing address.

What does USPS do if you are not home?

Delivery If Recipient Is Not Home

If no one is home when the letter carrier attempts delivery, the letter carrier will leave a notice and return the item to the Post Office. Check the notice for specific instructions or call 1·800·ASK·USPS to have the mail redelivered.