I noticed that most vendors are protective of the tracking numbers of their orders, stating security reasons. As a customer, waiting for a care package can be hell if you are out and then finding an empty mailbox, because delivery got delayed. As an example. I'm sure many of you can relate.
So yesterday I received an email from USPS, that they added a feature to "MY USPS" Dashboard:
Your My USPS™ Dashboard lets you: • Track your incoming domestic packages in one place from your desktop or smartphone without having to enter tracking numbers. • Give specific instructions on where you'd like packages delivered. • Request incoming packages and mail to be held while you're away. • Receive optional text and email notifications on the status of incoming domestic packages.
That means that you will get an email or text, you can choose that in the settings, as soon a package with your address shows up in the system. And they will give you the tracking number.
And by checking that, and having those tracking numbers linked directly to your phone via e-mail and/or text, you give up any plausible deniability. I don't understand what it is with this obsession with tracking info. It puts you and vendor in danger. Making sure you have a secure drop would eliminate the need for this, it would also greatly increase your OPSEC. Stay safe.