Q: What can I do about an estranged relatives SO constantly sending their packages to our address and giving my number out?
My estranged relative’s husband keeps ordering his parcels to my house. On top of that he gives my number for any deliveries. How do I stop this.
A:
First, contact the delivery companies to inform them that the recipient no longer resides at your address. Provide them with your actual address and explain the situation, so they can flag it for future deliveries. This should help prevent packages from being sent to your home.
Next, reach out to your relative’s husband and firmly request that he stop using your address and phone number. Make it clear that any future packages will be returned to the sender, and you will not accept responsibility for them. This direct approach can often resolve misunderstandings and set boundaries.
If the issue persists, consider contacting your local postal service or courier company to see if they can assist further, such as by refusing delivery of packages addressed to the relative's husband. Additionally, you might want to discuss the situation with your phone service provider to block the relative’s husband from using your number for deliveries. This combination of steps should help you regain control over your address and phone number.
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