Like I feel like I just need to know what they keep ordering all the time. I don't have any interest in stealing it, though. I just want to know. And I would tape it back.
2007-09-19 02:31:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I mostly like those ones that say go ahead and open it but be careful. I'm nervous.
2007-09-19 02:47:07 · update #1
Well, it is illegal to open anything that is not addressed to you...its a felony actually. But if the curiousity gets the best of you be careful. Its not a good idea to open something that doesnt belong to you...but in the same since you will probably do it anyway. So technically there is no harm to just look (although your commiting a federal crime) so just be careful and make sure you package it back up the way it was. Nosy nosy.....teehee I have done the same thing when I was younger...but I did worse I opened someone's paper mail then threw it in the fireplace...so there was no evidence! Shame on me
2007-09-19 02:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tulip 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Curiosity killed the cat -
It is definitely not right to open up a package or even a simple letter addressed to someone else. You asked if it is illegal.
If you meet the wrong person, then you're in trouble and that person can sue you. So it can be considered illegal.
Learn not to be inquisitive and you won't get into trouble.
If you are so curious about what is inside the package, why don't you wait until the person opens the package and then you can peep inside.
Take my advice - play safe - 'curiosity killed the cat'.
2007-09-19 02:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by tomagskaizer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It IS illegal!
Once a letter or package has been posted it officially becomes the property of the post office (ie federal government) right up to the point that it is opened by the addressee. To open it without their pemission is a federal offence in just about every country.
You should be careful and try not to do it.
2007-09-19 02:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by cosmick 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be worrying about THEM. Stop being so nosy.
And yes it is against the law unless you are working for an agency that has the right by law to open and inspect anything that comes through the US Mail.
2007-09-19 02:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by From Yours Trully 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Opening mail that is not addressed to you is a Federal Crime. Mind your own business.
2007-09-19 02:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Nature Boy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's illegal. It's a federal offense actually.
2007-09-19 02:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
illegal. Federal law says it is illegal to OPEN mail not addressed to you ( or addressed to another.)
taking something would invoke the law against THEFT.
2007-09-19 02:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is illegal and is a felony. You dont need to know what they are ordering. Mind your own business.
2007-09-19 04:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by Tom K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't addressed to you, it's contents are none of your business. There are Federal laws for tampering with mail.
2007-09-19 03:37:58 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Federal offense.
2007-09-19 02:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋