Is illegal to take pictures of another person's unopened mail?

Answer 1

I know it is illegal to put anything that is not stamped in a mail box but I also would like to know if it is illegal to open a mailbox for example you are lost and need an address would it be illegal to open a mailbox to see what the address is on an envelope?

Yes, it is illegal. It is a federal offeense to open a mailbox or tamper with a mail box unless you are employed by the USPS.

Answer 2

Not enough information is disclosed in the question in order to give a proper answer.

"Open" it how? Simply to look inside? Open it by force? What was your intention in looking? If you had no legitimate reason to look inside, your actions are suspect.

If you have an ulterior motive, yes, it is illegal. It is a federal offeense to open a mailbox or tamper with a mail box unless you are employed by the USPS.

Answer 3

It depends on how you came into possession of anothers mail. If you stole the mail from someones mailbox, you may be guilty of postal theft. The act of taking a picture of it may not be a criminal offense, but the footage of the mail could be evidence.

Answer 4

Yes, it is illegal to take pictures of another person's unopened mail as it violates federal privacy laws such as the Postal Reorganization Act and could be considered mail theft or tampering. It is important to respect the privacy of others and their personal mail.