A package was left on my porch by fedex and was stolen?

Question

I received a letter in my door from the guy who lived at this address before me. (I have been at this address for two years). He stated that he accidentally had a package delivered to his old address (My current address). Well I was out of town for for a week during the time he said it was scheduled to be delivered. When we got home we did not see a package. He said he didn't require a signature so it would have just been left on the porch. So I assume it was stolen and he is accusing me of keeping his package. What course of action can he try to take against me and what should i do in my defense?

Answer 1

I think you should call your local police department.

Answer 2

Nothing. First of all, it is his responsibility to check what address he is sending a package to. (2 years in a different address is a very long time). Second, he has no proof that the package was delivered there. (no signature required). It is between him and whatever mailing company he used to confirm that package was delivered and try to resolve the problem. They will probably tell him that he is not the current resident of the stated address and that it was his responsibility to verify the correct mailing address before placing the order.

Answer 3

If he has no proof that YOU signed for it, then he's out of luck. He can sue you, but that would be up to the judge to decide if you took the package.

That is so freaky. Now, you're going to have this guy that you don't even know accusing you of stealing his stuff AND he knows where you live. If you didn't do it, I would honestly contact the police and have them investigate and make sure that the guy knows that the police are involved, that way he won't try anything. Then, I'd move. lol.

stimul4t... , you're wrong. if the poster *did* take the property, it would at the very least be considered unjust enrichment if he claims that he thought it was meant for him. I bet what happened is that he ordered something online and his old address was saved and he never rememebered to change it. Simple mistake.

I'm so shocked by some of the answers. Just because someone accidentally delivers something to your house doesn't mean that you can keep it! ESPECIALLY if it is not addressed to you. It's illegal!

Answer 4

There isn't anything he can do. There is no proof that you received anything. He was stupid enough to have a package delivered to an address he hadn't lived at for TWO YEARS without requiring any signature or proof of package acceptance. Too bad.

Since he hadn't lived there for two years I find this highly suspicious. He may be trying to scam someone or something, maybe you. Are you sure your locks were changed after he moved out?

Answer 5

I don't see how you could face any blame what-so-ever. He was using an address that is not his (probably a problem right there). You are not responsible for wrongly delivered mail....esp. if you never had it in your possession. I suggest you keep that letter from him, for starters. If he tries to file any complaint (within the law or FedEx) you can bring up the letter which proves HE send a package to a wrong address. Then go ahead and call FedEx...I am sure they have had similar situations arise in the past.

Answer 6

Nothing. Your in the clear unless he can produce a document that shows that somebody at your household "signed" for the package.

Ask him for the "tracking" information from Fed Ex, so you can go online and see what Fed Ex themselves have to say about the last location of the item. Maybe it got lost along the way, or maybe he is making up the whole story.

If he cannot produce the tracking information, then tell him to just go away and stop bothering you. If you end up in front of a judge, don't worry. As long as he can not produce a signature as proof of receipt for delivery, then its not your problem.

If he shows you a document that has a signature from somebody in your household, then you have a problem and should give him his package if it is addressed to him.

Good luck.

Answer 7

If the package was delivered, then the seller has no further obligation to you. You could contact FedEx to see if the driver put the package somewhere so it was somewhat hidden, but if it was stolen, then you are the one who will have to suffer the loss. Once the item is delivered, you take the risk by leaving it unattended outside. If you live in a high crime area, that is not the fault of the seller.

Answer 8

Ignore the letter. It's all his problem--he gave the wrong address and he didn't ask for a signature. He needs to deal with the vendor or whoever sent the package. Don't get involved in his problem. You are not responsible.

Answer 9

He technically can't do anything against you. He doesn't live there, so anything he delivers there is not his property and stolen goods are not your responsibility. So, tell him you're sorry that he had the package delivered to the wrong address and there is nothing he can do about. It's really nobodies fault but his.

Answer 10

It's between him and FedEx, just as it could be if they dropped a package at the right address without a signature and he didn't get it.

Answer 11

He can sue you. This is a free country and he can sue anybody he wants. I don't see that he could possibly win. His mistake his problem. On the other hand, call the police. He could be setting you up for a scam of some type. Give the police everything you have on the guy. This way you have an official record of what's happening before he tries to spring his trap.