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Can I have someone elses mail forwarded to my home without their permission?
I would say no, I'm pretty sure that you have to have their permission.
Is it illegal to open someone elses mail in NZ?
Yes, section 23 of the Postal Services Avt 1998.
Is it legal to open someone elses business mail.?
No, actually. It's not only illegal, it's also very inconsiderate.
Is it a crime to open a mothers mail and then using it to call bank for greed?
Yes, It is a Federal NO NO to open someone elses mail. and to impersinate someone to a Bank its also Federal NO NO. You just dont do stupid things like that.
Is it illegal to hold mail for a former resident to pick up?
Not if they have requested you do that. It would be similar to sending mail In Care Of someone else. You cannot hold the mail without permission and must return it to the mail carrier.
Is it ileagal to destroy someone elses mail?
Yes. If it came to you by accident and you know it's not your mail, you should put it back into the U.S. mail system. At least cross out the address if it is "your" address but some total stranger's name.
What can you do if x landlord opens your mail?
You can report it to the police because it's illegal. And put in a request to change your address.. They should stop mailing your mail right away to the old location..
Is it illegal for someone to take a bank statement addressed to two other people from one of their houses and open it?
Yes tampering with someone elses mail or mailbox is a federal offense.
What should a person do if somebody elses mail comes to your address?
If someone else's mail arrives at your address, you should first check to see if it’s clearly marked with a return address. If it is, you can return it to the sender by writing "Not at this address" on the envelope and placing it back in the mailbox. If it continues to happen, consider contacting your local post office to report the issue. Do not open or tamper with the mail, as it is illegal to do so.
What is the word for someone who opens other peoples mail illegally?
There is no general name or word for the offender - however the statute describes the offense as "INTERCEPTING" the mail.
Can the mail carrier refuse to deliver mail to your home while you are out of town even if you have someone picking it up everyday?
No they can not. It is legal for someone else to pick up your mail as long as you inform the post office that someone will be picking it up. It is only illegal if the person picking up your mail opens it.
If withholding mail from someone is illegal who you would you report this to?
USPS Consumer Affairs
