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How do you find out who sent you a package?
You can find out where it was shipped from as far as city and state by the “tracking history “ on the USPS tracking website. Unfortunately the sender’s name is not available, unless they provided in in the return address. USPS does not know “who” only “ where” it was shipped from.
What do I do if I receive a package from China I didn’t order?
What Should You Do If You Receive A Package You Didn’t Order? Once you receive an unknown package that you didn’t order from China. You need to check your credit card to make sure you are not charged. If you don’t want to keep it, you can return it back to the sender if the address for return back is clear.
How can I mail someone without an address?
Can You Mail a Letter Without a Return Address? If you go to the post office to send mail, the clerk will insist that you write the return address. To avoid including your address, you can place the envelope in your or the USPS mailbox, and the mail carrier will pick it up.
Why did I get an Amazon package that I didn’t order?
Have you recently received an Amazon package that you didn’t order? It may be part of a scam called “brushing.” This scheme involves an unordered package from Amazon showing up at your doorstep with your name on it. Legally, you get to keep any package that’s addressed to you, but this scam isn’t entirely a victimless crime.
What does it mean when you receive unordered packages from Amazon?
Receiving unordered packages from Amazon means your information has been compromised. A third-party seller somehow acquired your name, shipping address and possibly your Amazon account information. Amazon provides a help page for victims of brushing scams.
Should I pay for an unsolicited package sent to me?
Whatever you do, do not pay for an unsolicited package. If the sender calls with a bill, they are trying to scam you again! With Amazon brushing, there is no risk of legally owing money on a package you did not order. But there is a potential risk in that someone has found at least your name and mailing address.
Is there really a package waiting for you on campus?
Unfortunately not. The messages are coming from scammers. In some cases, they’re targeted at college students. In that version, scammers text returning students to say there’s a package waiting for them — sometimes claiming it’s been waiting since last spring, when many students had to go home from campus quickly.