What to do if a Postal worker stole my package?
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What to do if a Postal worker stole my package?
I was expecting a textbook andwent on-line to track it. It showed that it was already delivered with signature. I had it e-mailed to me. It showed a fake signaure and the delivery time was when I was home and literally sitting next to the door. The windows were open, no one came to my door, no one knocked, no package was left. I called, e-mailed, filed a complaint but no response. After I purchased another book and received it, the 1st book magically appeared unopened in my locking mailbox. I don’t see how anyone else could have had it. I’m out $44 for the second book since I can’t return it.
Asked on August 29, 2011 Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
How horrible for you. And although I can surely understand how you came to the conclusion that you did, unless you have proof you have no case. I know: the signature on the card. You are correct: that is "proof" but unless you ask for a writing sample from your postal carrier it can not be linked to any one in particular. You can absolutely try and prove the matter but I think that it will end up costing you more than the $44. So here is what I suggest: that you seek to re-sell the book on-line on some web site and cut your losses. But I would indeed follow up on a complaint with the postal service and see if you can take up the matter internally rather than externally. Good luck.
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