If someone sends you something in the mail without authorization, are you be obligated to return it?

Question

A company sent me a DVD in the mail. I had no prior contact with this company, and had not ordered this DVD.

Answer 1

In the US? if they don't have an order form with your name on it, it's yours.

I'm not a lawyer, but this is the law. Firms are not allowed to send you merchandise "on spec" and then demand payment. There must be a contract (written or verbal) in existence.

Just make sure somone isn't playing tricks on you and ordering stuff in your name.

Answer 2

You had better turn it in to the Post office because it sound's like mail fraud and you might be charged if not returned!