Can you open mail with your address but not your name?

A federal statute known as 18 USC Section 1702 makes it illegal to open correspondence addressed to someone else. However, the law cannot be applied if you did not recognize that the mail was not yours when you opened it.

Why is mail coming to my address with someone else’s name?

Most of the time, if you’re getting mail intended for someone else it’s for one of two reasons: (1) it’s for a neighbor and your postal carrier made a mistake, or (2) it’s for the previous tenant or homeowner who lived at your address.

Is it illegal to send mail to an address that is not yours?

1 attorney answer. Of Course it is illegal to use your address without your consent or permission to have another person’s mail sent to you! It is also a federal offense for someone to falsely claim themselves to be you and out YOUR mail on “vacation hold”…

How can I stop someone from using my mailing address?

Firstly, you need to write “not at this address” or “return to sender” on all the letters and packages you falsely receive. Then, you should leave them in your mailbox so the mailman can collect them. Alternatively, you can hand them to the mailman if you manage to catch him or her the next day.

How can I stop getting mail addressed to someone else?

First of all, don’t throw the mail away, reminds PureWow. Instead, write “not at this address: return to sender” on the envelope and cross out the bar code on the bottom to make sure the message reaches human eyes. Then put it back in the mailbox.

Can I send mail to an address that I don’t live at?

Speak With The Postal Office Locate your local post office and visit them. You can bring the mail with you. Hand it to them and tell them that the addressed person doesn’t live at the address any longer. The post office worker can make the correction.

Should you shred mail with your name and address?

Don’t just toss the junk mail in the trash bin; shred it. Given merely your name, address and a credit offer, someone malicious could take out a line of credit in your name and spend money, leaving you on the hook.