What is what to do when receiving mail that isn't yours?

Here's what to do when you receive mail that isn't yours:

• Don't open it. Opening mail addressed to someone else is against the law.

• The easiest option: If the address is incorrect but the previous resident still lives nearby, simply write "Not at this address" or "Moved - No Forwarding Address" on the envelope and put it back in your mailbox or into any public mail box. The <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Postal%20Service">Postal Service</a> will take care of it.

• If you know the recipient's new address: Write "Forward to [New Address]" on the envelope and put it back in the mail.

• If the person never lived there or you don't know their new address: Write "Not at this address," "Return to Sender," or "Does not live here" on the envelope. You can cross out your address to avoid future deliveries. Then, put it back in your mailbox.

• Consider contacting the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sender">Sender</a>: If you are getting a lot of mail for someone who doesn't live there, you could try contacting the sender directly (especially for important-looking mail like bills or legal documents). Let them know the person no longer lives at your address. This can help to stop the mail from being sent in the first place.

• For continued issues or sensitive mail: If you keep receiving mail for someone who doesn't live there, even after marking it "Return to Sender," or if you are receiving sensitive mail (like bank statements), you might want to contact your local <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Post%20Office">Post Office</a> or the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Postal%20Inspection%20Service">Postal Inspection Service</a> to report the issue.