Will Amazon refund stolen packages?

If it appears that your package has been stolen, contact the seller or retailer that sold you the item. 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.
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What do I do if my Amazon package was stolen?

To file an Amazon Stolen Package Claim:
  1. Sign in to your Amazon account and click "Your Orders."
  2. Find the order in question and select "Problem with Order."
  3. You will then be prompted to select the problem with your order. Enter that your package has not arrived.
  4. Finally, hit "Request Refund" and submit.
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How much money will Amazon refund stolen packages?

If a buyer made the purchase through Amazon Prime, Amazon will be responsible for any A-to-Z claims, and will pay up to $2,500 of the purchase price and shipping.
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Do you get a refund if your package is stolen?

Stolen Package Frequently Asked Questions

USPS may reimburse you for stolen, lost or missing packages if the mail was insured. If your packages weren't insured, they likely won't issue a refund. Instead, you'll want to contact the seller. This holds for other delivery services, too.
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Who is liable for stolen packages?

The key parties involved in getting a package to a consumer are the Seller, the Delivery Company, and the Buyer. Unfortunately, if the package cannot be retrieved, there are no clear laws that put the onus on any one party.
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How Amazon Is Trying To Stop Package Theft



What happens if someone steals your package?

If it appears that your package has been stolen, contact the seller or retailer that sold you the item. Retailers have different policies and processes for handling stolen items, but you're usually entitled to a refund or a replacement.
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Does Amazon refund porch Pirates?

Luckily you can get a refund or have them re-ship the items most of the time. I say most of the time because they are not required to do this if it shows in their system it was delivered. If you have a long history of missing packages, they would be more likely to deny you.
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How do I contact Amazon about a stolen package?

Amazon missing packages:
  1. Call 1 (888) 280-4331- speak with customer service for a tracking update.
  2. Ask neighbors if they received the package.
  3. Wait 36 hours after the expected delivery date and time to file a claim.
  4. Start a claim with Amazon here. . .
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How do I get a refund on Amazon that was not received?

Request an A-to-z Guarantee Refund
  1. Go to Your Orders.
  2. Locate the order.
  3. Select Problem with order.
  4. Select your problem from the list.
  5. Select Request refund.
  6. Enter your comments in the text box.
  7. Select Submit.
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What to do if Amazon delivers a package that isn't yours?

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.
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Why does my Amazon package say delivered when it's not?

Most packages arrive on time, but, sometimes, the tracking may show as "delivered" and you don't have your package. If your tracking information shows that your package was delivered, but you can't find it within 48 hours of expected delivery: Note: Some carriers may deliver until 10 pm.
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What if my package says delivered but I never got it?

Contact your local USPS post office. Make sure you contact your LOCAL post office, and not the USPS hotline. 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.
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How do I know if my Amazon package was stolen?

How to submit a missing package claim to Amazon
  1. Sign in to your Amazon account and click on “Your Orders.”
  2. Locate the order, and choose “Problem with Order.”
  3. When asked to select the problem, click on the option stating that the item hasn't arrived.
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How long does UPS take to investigate a claim?

UPS claims tend to take about ten days to investigate and process completely, at which point you could receive a full refund should your claim prove successful. The shipper, receiver, or a third party can file a claim.
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Is stealing Amazon packages a federal crime?

Understanding Severity of Package Theft

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.
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Do Amazon delivery drivers get punished?

Amazon's AI cameras penalize drivers for using side mirrors and being cut off, Motherboard reports. Penalties like these hurt workers' and DSPs' performance scores and their chances to get more money.
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Do delivery people steal packages?

While the possibility always exists that a delivery driver could steal your package, the chances are slim. While there are untrustworthy people in every line of work, delivery companies such as Amazon, USPS, UPS, and FedEx have a vested interest in preventing stolen packages.
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Why do people steal packages?

Porch pirates likely hope that small packages contain expensive items that can be resold, such as phones, video game systems, sound systems, or computers. Some people might simply have a compulsion towards theft that drives them to seek out the thrill of stealing.
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Does USPS lie about delivery?

U.S. Postal Service employees and supervisors have routinely falsified data on package deliveries, likely so they are not penalized for tardiness, according to postal workers and internal data obtained by The Washington Post.
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What happens when Amazon delivers to the wrong house?

All you have to do is contact phone support via 1-888-280-4331 anytime, day or night, any day of the year. Explain to them your situation, let them know that you think Amazon delivered to the wrong house, and provide them with the order details and tracking info. They'll handle the rest of the heavy lifting for you.
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Does Amazon scan packages before delivery?

The first package scan may be on arrival at a regional hub near the destination. This is common when shipping volume is high and packages are processed in bulk. Until this first scan, the carrier may not acknowledge receipt of the package. The first package scan may not be until delivery.
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How does an Amazon package get lost?

It may have gone to the wrong address. It might have been damaged during delivery. The delivery person may have left it in the wrong place. Even FBA packages do get delayed or lost in transit occasionally so be prepared to act swiftly.
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Is it legal to keep a package accidentally delivered to you?

As long as the merchandise is addressed to you, you may keep it. If it is addressed to someone else, then you are obligated to make reasonable efforts to either return it or deliver it to the intended recipient.
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What is a brushing scheme?

They could be part of an ongoing scheme, the Better Business Bureau warns. It's called a “brushing scam,” according to authorities, and it happens when people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts fake customer reviews to boost sales.
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