What is what to do when you receive someone else's package?

When you receive a package addressed to someone else, it's important to take the proper steps. Here's what you should do:

• Verify the Address: Double-check the address on the package to ensure it was delivered to the wrong location. Sometimes, a simple mistake in the address is the cause.
• Do Not Open the Package: It is generally not advisable to open a package that isn't addressed to you. Opening someone else's mail could have legal implications, even if unintentional.
• Contact the Sender (If Possible): If the sender's information is clearly visible on the package (return address), you can try contacting them directly to inform them of the misdelivery.
• Contact the Carrier: The most reliable course of action is to contact the delivery carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) that delivered the package. Provide them with the tracking number and explain the situation. They can usually arrange for the package to be picked up and redelivered to the correct address.
• Notify the Intended Recipient (If Possible): If you know the intended recipient, perhaps they live nearby or you know their contact information, you can notify them about the misdelivered package. However, do not hand the package directly to them; inform them that you will contact the carrier for proper redelivery. This helps maintain a clear record with the carrier.
• Don't Keep the Package: Keeping a package that isn't yours, especially if you know it was delivered incorrectly, can be considered theft.
• Refuse the Package (If Possible): If the delivery person is still present when you realize the package is not yours, simply refuse the delivery.

Here are the links:

• return address
• USPS
• FedEx
• UPS