2007-10-09 17:03:04 · 12 answers · asked by buffy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Happy birthday - it's yours.
Partial quote from the link: ''you can consider the merchandise a gift if you wish.''
2007-10-10 05:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the package was not addressed to you (or addressed to "resident", "occupant" or something similar), then you must return it to the post office as an erroneous delivery.
If the package WAS addressed to you, "occupant", etc, then generally, you may legally keep it, If you receive a billing for it later and have signed for the package, you may possibly have to return it.
My advice would be to return the package regardless. After all, it isn't something you requested or expected. And if it was an error by a merchant, I'm sure they would appreciate its return.
2007-10-09 17:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not true. If you keep the package that you KNOW you did NOT order nor paid for, you can be charged with larceny. By law, you must return it.
2007-10-09 17:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a company sends you something with a bill and just that you did not order expects you to pay for it, you can and should keep it without paying.
if its from another citizen and has just got lost, than obvioulsy you have to send it back.
2007-10-09 17:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promotional items are free gifts.
Unsolicited merchandise is not your responsibility.
(There have been some scams where a 'receipt` presented
for signature contained a purchase agreement)
Ethically, you should offer to return it .... collect.
2007-10-09 17:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's true legally but ethically it's wrong--think how you would feel if someone kept your package.
2007-10-09 17:24:59 · answer #6 · answered by blueberry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a company sends you a package unsolicited, legally it is a gift.
Enjoy your new key chain :)
2007-10-09 17:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The etical thing to do is to send it return to sender
2007-10-09 17:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by Jack P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign for it when it was delivered? If, not then..."What package?"
2007-10-09 17:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by sharkgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be considered mail fraud. besides, would you want to pay for something someone else wasn't honest enough to return?
2007-10-09 17:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by Amy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋