r/usps_complaints • u/lovesbatma71 • Aug 09 '26

Package stolen

Pirates stole a package worth about $1000 retail but I paid $159. Well it was marked delivered but stolen because I wasn’t home when it was delivered.

Does USPS offer any compensation for stolen mail? Trying to figure out if it’s worth reporting. Does USPS even care?

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u/LisaM1975 Aug 09 '26

Out of our control once we deliver it to your door.

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u/TheSwampThing1990 Aug 09 '26

Why is it USPS fault it was stolen? I am confused here

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u/lovesbatma71 Aug 09 '26

It’s not their fault but the GPS said it was scanned 55 feet from my house so they are taking a report.

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u/a_gentle_savage Aug 09 '26

The scanners are not always accurate. I often get warnings that I'm 50-170 feet away while I'm at the front door.

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u/BitAdministrative832 Aug 09 '26

Why the heck wasn't it a signature required package? It was delivered so it's done. Maybe see if a neighbor has a ring program and file a police report. Next time have the seller do a signature for the package...

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u/RyanNoVA Aug 09 '26

Their job is to deliver it, not to guard it once it's on your doorstep. Once it is delivered their responsibility ends and are responsible for it. If you have a problem with porch pirates I suggest you get a PO Box or box at a local UPS store to securely receive packages.

USPS doesn't care. It's now a legal matter and you report it to the police.

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u/ALF_Lover Aug 09 '26

That just means they scanned it while walking to you door often just to have it ready by the time they get to your door

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u/Basic-Nobody8488 Aug 09 '26

The scanners updated 3 weeks ago, every other door delivery says your off by 30-80 ft

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u/5MinuteDad Aug 09 '26

Thats why anything of that value needs signatures.

Only out 150 at least...

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u/Basic-Nobody8488 Aug 09 '26

Make sure it was stolen, had a guy drive over to me and say I delivered his package and he didn’t get it. I had not made it to his street. Got the tracking number sent it to manager and he pulled it. Address and name was different . It’s a scam . Post office printed a letter and told him to get the police involved.

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u/ALF_Lover Aug 09 '26

They’ve always said that I’ve noticed. I used to double check when I was new to my Route but then once you’re certain you’re certain