Opening Someone Else's Mail Can Get You in Trouble

You can get into serious trouble.

Sometimes, letters and parcels go to the wrong address. If you open mail that is not for you, you could get into trouble.

Many homes in the UK get mail every day. Sometimes, mail goes to the wrong house or to someone who does not live there.

Mail might come for someone who used to live with you. But you need to know the law before you open mail that is not for you.

You could get a fine or go to jail.

The law says you cannot open mail that is not for you.

The law says that if you open mail on purpose, you are doing something wrong.

If you open mail that you know is not for you, you are doing something wrong.

The law is clear: do not open mail that is not for you. You need permission to open your spouse's mail.

If your husband or wife does not live with you, you could get in trouble for opening their mail.

There are strict punishments for opening mail that is not yours.

You could get a fine or go to jail for up to six months.

Royal Mail says they deliver mail by address, not by name.

If you get mail with your address but the wrong name, cross out the address and write 'not known at this address'.

Royal Mail will try to return the mail to the sender so they can update their records.

If you get mail that is not for you, put it in a postbox and Royal Mail will take care of it.

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