{"id":725,"date":"2016-10-31T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/your-usps-package-was-forwarded-different-address-now-what.html\/"},"modified":"2023-04-26T05:23:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:23:50","slug":"your-usps-package-was-forwarded-different-address-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/your-usps-package-was-forwarded-different-address-now-what.html","title":{"rendered":"Your USPS Package Was Forwarded To A Different Address: Now What?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

If you used USPS package forwarded service and <\/span>your USPS package was sent (forwarded) to the wrong address, and you’re about the safety of your package. The first question that comes to your mind is how can I get my package?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are few cases where this issue will happen, and you’ll be too overwhelmed to think of the best way to handle it without wasting time and energy. This article guides you through all you need to know about your USPS package forwarded to another address and how to get it back.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here is all you need to know about forwarded packages<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does USPS Package Forwarding Mean?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

USPS package forwarding is when your mail and packages are sent to another address other than your usual address. This mostly happens when you move or change your location temporarily. If you’re moving to a new address, you’ll have to apply for a USPS change of address to have your packages forwarded to your new address in the meantime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few cases where this dilemma could happen and how to handle it in the most convenient way possible without wasting any more time or energy. Check\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span>info-graphic<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Was Your USPS Package Forwarded to Another Address?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There can be many reasons why USPS packages are delivered to the wrong address after your mail is forwarded to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common reason for the wrong USPS package forwarded is inserting an incorrect Zip code.<\/strong> If your zip code isn’t correct, the whole address will change. Also, changing one number from a zip code might have your packages delivered to another address.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another common cause of having your USPS address forwarded<\/strong> to another address is when a resident of your address recently moved out<\/strong> and accidentally changed their address alongside yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, your sender might mistakenly forward<\/a><\/strong> your package to the wrong address. In all these cases, you won’t be able to receive your package.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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