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Last Answer on February 18, 2022

I want to become pen pals with convicts, some of which are murderers. I really do not want to use my real name in these letters. If I open up a PO Box legitimately, will mail addressed to another name with the correct box number make it to my PO box?

Asked by Frank over 12 years ago

I think when you open a PO box, you need to show ID and give your real name as authorizEd to rcv mail there I don't know that the PO Box clerk will accept mail for a different name addressed to the proper PO Box. One other option is to use a commercial mail receiving agency like the UPS store. I don't know if they are as strict with their requirements for receiving mail.

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In reference to the above question, I HONESTLY did make that mistake. I know it sounds fishy and the local PO won't believe me.. Hahaha. But I usually do ship priority and reuse my boxes. I just happen to be shipping first class international!

Asked by Kristie almost 13 years ago

If a few days go by and you don't get the package back for additional postage I wouldn't worry about it. If it is sent back for more postage, nobody is going to be mad at you. You just might have to make up the difference between 1st cl International and Priority Mail International.

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i think my mail carrier i is taking my mail

Asked by joseph bennett over 12 years ago

I am not sure how you can prove the mail carrier is taking your mail unless some specific items aren't appearing. If they are disappearing you may call the PO and mention it to a delivery supervisor or postmaster though I'm not sure what can be done. It is quite a serious offense to actually be taking somebody's mail so I hope this isn't actually happening.

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hi. I myself am a part time mailmman. I was wondering if i ever wanted to go to school would i have to take night classes or could i ask my supervisor/postmaster to allow me 1 or 2 days out of the week to go to school?

Asked by F8 over 12 years ago

I don't know the answer as to whether or not your supervisor will allow you the one or two days off to attend school instead of attending night school. Many POs are a little bit short-staffed so my guess is that they might be reluctant to allow you the time off each week but it wouldn't hurt to ask. I'm sorry I don't have any insight on your specific situation to give you any better advice.

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is it against protocall to get out out of truck and deliver mail if somebody parked and blocked the mail box

Asked by isaiah almost 13 years ago

It isn't against protocol for a carrier to get out of their truck to deliver the mail If the mailbox is blocked by another vehicle. It is a decision that the carrier can make. I think if it was an occasional event, the carrier may get out to deliver the mail, but if a box was blocked daily, he may leave a note saying that delivery won't be made until the situation is rectified. I think most carriers would rather deliver the mail than have to bring it back to the PO for delivery the next day.

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I got a mail from USCIS on 3rd in my mailbox (I didn't know about it) A new mailman took my letters from my mailbox on 11th, he said my mail box was full so he took it and returned it to USCIS on 11th. He took my name off the box too can he do tht

Asked by ANUJ about 13 years ago

I have no idea if he was allowed to Do that. If a mailbox is full and the mail is unclaimed, I am not sure I'd automatically send it back or take a name out of the box (not that we have names in the box where I deliver mail---single family homes). I'm sorry that i don't have much more insight into your problem. know that dealing with USCIS for a replacement letter may not be that easy Either being a government bureaucracy.

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My mom is 82 and gets curbside delivery. she asked her letter carrier if he could bring her mail to the door. Thepostmaster said no way. Is there a way around this officious little twit?

Asked by Reggie over 12 years ago

I am not sure what can be done to change the situation re: curbside delivery for your Mom. The only thing I could think of is maybe a dr's note saying she is having trouble walking to the mailbox. I am not sure that it would have any effect on the PMs decision. The USPS is trying to encourage curbside delivery or cluster box units as a more efficient means of delivery.

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I want to become pen pals with convicts, some of which are murderers. I really do not want to use my real name in these letters. If I open up a PO Box legitimately, will mail addressed to another name with the correct box number make it to my PO box?

In reference to the above question, I HONESTLY did make that mistake. I know it sounds fishy and the local PO won't believe me.. Hahaha. But I usually do ship priority and reuse my boxes. I just happen to be shipping first class international!

i think my mail carrier i is taking my mail

hi. I myself am a part time mailmman. I was wondering if i ever wanted to go to school would i have to take night classes or could i ask my supervisor/postmaster to allow me 1 or 2 days out of the week to go to school?

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is it against protocall to get out out of truck and deliver mail if somebody parked and blocked the mail box

I got a mail from USCIS on 3rd in my mailbox (I didn't know about it) A new mailman took my letters from my mailbox on 11th, he said my mail box was full so he took it and returned it to USCIS on 11th. He took my name off the box too can he do tht

My mom is 82 and gets curbside delivery. she asked her letter carrier if he could bring her mail to the door. Thepostmaster said no way. Is there a way around this officious little twit?

Mailman (City Letter Carrier)

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I want to become pen pals with convicts, some of which are murderers. I really do not want to use my real name in these letters. If I open up a PO Box legitimately, will mail addressed to another name with the correct box number make it to my PO box?

In reference to the above question, I HONESTLY did make that mistake. I know it sounds fishy and the local PO won't believe me.. Hahaha. But I usually do ship priority and reuse my boxes. I just happen to be shipping first class international!

i think my mail carrier i is taking my mail

hi. I myself am a part time mailmman. I was wondering if i ever wanted to go to school would i have to take night classes or could i ask my supervisor/postmaster to allow me 1 or 2 days out of the week to go to school?

Also on Jobstr...

is it against protocall to get out out of truck and deliver mail if somebody parked and blocked the mail box

I got a mail from USCIS on 3rd in my mailbox (I didn't know about it) A new mailman took my letters from my mailbox on 11th, he said my mail box was full so he took it and returned it to USCIS on 11th. He took my name off the box too can he do tht

My mom is 82 and gets curbside delivery. she asked her letter carrier if he could bring her mail to the door. Thepostmaster said no way. Is there a way around this officious little twit?

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