Received a letter that my package was "flagged as suspicious" with USPS.

This was a package I had sent myself from a vacation to denver, not through any marketplace, but I figured some of you may be able to help me choose a wise course of action. It was a flat rate, priority mail box, and I used my address for both return and sending, it had stamps instead of their postage sticker and was over 13oz which is why it came off suspicious. I got a letter saying I need to call and verify before they can send it. It seems like I have two options: no contact, ignore everything they send and cut my losses, or call and say "a friend who is traveling the states sends me packages with mementos from each state, and I'm sure he hasn't put anything harmful in that package, but I couldn't tell you what is in it." I don't know if that story would work and it makes me nervous just thinking about telling it. It seems possible that it's just sitting there, unopened, waiting for a call to ship it... but all I can think is that they've opened it and are trying to trick me into admitting an intent to receive. My heart is beating a bit faster than normal. Thanks to any advice you can offer!

EDIT: Thanks for the replies. I am still wondering a couple things... if I should call the office at all, even to deny any knowledge of the package, or just not reply to anything.


Comments


[5 Points] Big_Daddy_Trucknutz:

You can't send an address with the same address for shipping and returning. Even if it wasn't full of drugs that would get flagged.


[3 Points] horavack:

or call and say "a friend who is traveling the states sends me packages with mementos from each state, and I'm sure he hasn't put anything harmful in that package, but I couldn't tell you what is in it." I don't know if that story would work and it makes me nervous just thinking about telling it.

It should make you nervous because that is one of the most implausible lines I have ever heard. Hell no they are not going to buy that.

That leaves you with the other choice.


[1 Points] srkethead:

I'd call it a loss and move on. And never use the same address for both recipient and return. My understanding is the best way to do this is to use printed labels for both addressee and sender, and to use an address that actually exists in the zip code or postal region you're sending from.


[1 Points] Derrick4Real:

I hate to say it, but based solely on the fact that you used same address for both sending and return addresses, I would suggest you do nothing.

At the very best, some postal worker gives up trying to contact you and just sends it along.

I know it hurts...but recon is too risky.


[1 Points] AlexSosa1KG:

Did you drop it in a blue box? If so you're not supposed to put anything over 13oz in it. You have to take it to an agent so they can ask you if there's anything hazardous in it for "liability"


[1 Points] Samnite4Life:

Package >13oz in a blue box w/ stamps= auto-flagged.