What is a proof of delivery document?

A proof of delivery is a document that gets signed and distributed to confirm that a shipment has been received by the sender. It should also contain the date and time of delivery and the name and title of the person who received the item and inspected the freight bill.

How to know fake courier service?

5. Check for Red Flags

1. Verify the email address to ensure it’s the real company.
2. Poor grammar and spelling mistakes are red flags.
3. Emails with threats for penalties shouldn’t be trusted.
4. Emails that lack your package order or tracking code are spams.

What if you get a package you didn’t order?

But if you get a package you didn’t order and see your name and address on the box, you should avoid opening it. The USPS says it will send the package back at no charge to you if you haven’t opened it and write “Return to Sender” on the box.

How do you prove delivery?

In the most basic form of POD, the delivery driver will collect a signature from the consignee, with the date and time when the recipient received their package. Proof of delivery will ideally also include the recipient’s address and a description of the package or goods.

What does a proof of delivery look like?

A Proof of Delivery (POD) is an e-mailed response letter containing the delivery information, the recipient’s name, the tracking number, an image of the recipient’s signature, and the printed name and address.

Can a company fake tracking number?

In some versions, the tracking number provided is completely fake. In other variations, the number is real and appears to work at first… until “your” item is delivered somewhere else. Providing a phony tracking number allows scammers to stall and shift blame for the missing package to the shipping service.

When can I track my parcel?

Your parcel can be tracked as soon as it has been collected and scanned in by one of the drivers, or once it has been scanned in at the courier depot. The parcel can be tracked at various points along its journey right up until it reaches its final destination.

Is there free tracking with Parcel2Go?

Yes, there’s free tracking on all our standard deliveries. This can be done the same way you’d track any other delivery service with Parcel2Go. Enter your tracking reference number into our postal tracking tool and click ‘Track This Parcel’.

Is this ‘delivery failure notification’ email from the USPS real?

We’ve learned of a phony “delivery failure notification” email making the rounds. It looks like it’s from the U.S. Postal Service — but it’s not. The email says you missed a delivery. But, it says, if you print the attached form and take it to your local post office, you can pick up your package and avoid penalties.