{"id":1793,"date":"2023-03-16T00:05:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2023-03-16T00:05:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:05:16","slug":"what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Your Package Is Stolen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-cac0cc04a17b1d61a026719b4b1b3ecc\">Contact-free deliveries are the norm for couriers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=201329380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/gb\/en\/help-center\/claims-support.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPS<\/a>, and though this is safe and convenient in many ways, packages and parcels left outside can be an invitation to thieves and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/porch-pirates\/\">porch pirates<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-06c89c5175f7e16ecd6412c4cc5791ca\">While there are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/porch-pirates-trap\/\">prevent the theft of packages<\/a>, it\u2019s also wise to know what to do if a package is stolen from the porch, mailbox, or doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/#Who_is_Responsible_for_Stolen_Packages\" title=\"Who is Responsible for Stolen Packages?\">Who is Responsible for Stolen Packages?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/#What_To_Do_If_A_Package_Is_Stolen\" title=\"What To Do If A Package Is Stolen\">What To Do If A Package Is Stolen<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/#Missing_Package_Policies_from_Different_Providers\" title=\"Missing Package Policies from Different Providers\">Missing Package Policies from Different Providers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-to-do-if-package-is-stolen\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Responsible_for_Stolen_Packages\"><\/span><strong>Who is Responsible for Stolen Packages?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery companies create their own guarantees, terms, and conditions which outline responsibility for stolen packages, the most popular of which are listed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, delivery companies do not accept responsibility for a stolen package if it has been <strong>a) successfully delivered and b) left in a designated \u2018safe place\u2019<\/strong> with photographic proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-96d9aaed2a674adf721e017383c497f0\">Retailers that handle all stages of the purchase and delivery process, like Amazon, have more relaxed rules around missing packages. Amazon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=200783670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A-to-Z Guarantee<\/a>, for example, usually covers packages that have disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In either circumstance, buyers have to do the legwork to resolve the issue by contacting the seller or making a claim to the delivery company. Buyers should also contact the police to report the stolen package.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Footage of the theft is helpful for reporting a burglary to the police because it is proof of the theft. A police report won\u2019t be provided unless sufficient evidence of victimhood is provided. <strong>It may also capture what the thief looks like.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png\" alt=\"break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/tv\/6kWdQhOFQ\">https:\/\/alfred.camera\/tv\/6kWdQhOFQ<\/a> (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/RBI\/comments\/q5g4sb\/a_thief_broke_into_my_parents_place_last_night\/\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3ed8e12b200b91f66a2bcebd2053ee30\"><a href=\"http:\/\/alfred.camera\">AlfredCamera<\/a> lets users <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">transform old phones into surveillance cameras<\/a> in minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\">Download the app<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\">place the viewing device in the window<\/a> so it can see the front door\/porch area. Then, let motion detection do the work. If a person is detected, AlfredCamera will notify the user immediately and start recording. Catch the porch pirate in the act and sound the siren to scare them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0456144fce911e43b5f33cad5c870c85\">Add an <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">AlfredCam<\/a> to the arsenal for just $29.99 to get infrared night vision in 1080p HD, ensuring that a keen eye can watch over the porch even in total darkness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong><em>Don\u2019t just take our word for it &#8211; here\u2019s what one user had to say about Alfred<\/em><\/strong><br><br><em>\u2018I&#8217;ve been using the AlfredCamera system for over 2 years, utilizing my retired cell phones as cameras. I finally purchased 3 cameras when they became available. They were easy to set up and adding additional cams are a breeze.\u2019 &#8211; L Jo<\/em> <em>on Google Play.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f80aea4aeba7af1c8791305bc4275e72\">For more examples of how users have been making the most of Alfred, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/this-is-how-people-have-been-using-alfredcamera\/\">head here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-if-a-package-is-stolen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_If_A_Package_Is_Stolen\"><\/span><strong><strong>What To Do If A Package Is Stolen<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no denying it\u2014realizing a package has been stolen sucks. But remaining calm and following the steps below will help resolve the situation as fast as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-check-the-status-of-the-delivery-and-your-order-information\">1. Check the status of the delivery, security footage, and order information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a package goes missing, it is most likely\u00a0a mistake in the delivery rather than a theft. With contactless deliveries on the rise, delivery companies like Amazon, UPS, DPD and Fedex require their couriers to provide a photo of packages they leave outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-30f7d133231ce0537ee07384639cac96\">If a photo isn\u2019t provided, it might not have been delivered in the first place. With <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a>, you can easily double-check this by looking at past footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6196407fb5ae554284f7b419ceff1238\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how<br><\/strong><br>Knowing what\u2019s happening with your deliveries is easy with AlfredCamera. Place <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">any AlfredCamera device<\/a> to look out of the window at the front door, and motion detection will let you know the second someone appears. That way, you know exactly when your packages are arriving, and where they end up. <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it out now for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When items are reported missing, often the buyer later notices that they have entered an incorrect address for delivery, so it is also worth confirming the address on the order confirmation receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>What do I do if my package says delivered but I never got it?<\/strong><br><br>If a package is listed as delivered but was never received, first check security camera footage captured around the time of delivery. AlfredCamera will store motion detected footage in its \u2018Events\u2019 history.\u00a0<br><br>If there was no delivery, double check that the delivery address provided was correct. Then, contact the seller, who will either redeliver\/locate the package, offer a refund, or reject the claim as invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-check-with-your-neighbors\">2. Check with neighbors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Couriers are required to provide detailed information in the event that they leave a package with a neighbor. In reality, they don\u2019t always do this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come home to find a package is missing, check with a neighbor in case it\u2019s with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, even if the package has been left in a designated safe place, a neighbor will collect it in order to prevent it being stolen by porch pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c12c6ada1116e52d3ec4c539d6b2d4c0\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Pro Tip<br><\/strong><br>Getting to know the neighbors can be a decent way to improve home security, especially in an apartment block, but it certainly isn\u2019t the most reliable way to stay safe. Discover better <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/apartment-security\/\">ways to improve your apartment security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-request-a-refund-from-the-seller\">3. Request a refund from the seller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a parcel goes missing and there is insufficient evidence of delivery, the seller will sometimes give the buyer the benefit of the doubt and issue a refund or send a replacement, especially if the purchase is inexpensive. Find out how in the section below, where we explain the policies of some of the most popular courier companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a package was proven to be delivered and was then stolen, liability is not in the hands of either the seller or the delivery company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-contact-the-police-and-your-bank\">4. Contact the police<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do police investigate stolen packages? They do so long as sufficient evidence of being the victim of a crime is provided. That\u2019s why video footage, which can be recorded for free via AlfredCamera, is so important. Without it, there is no investigation to be made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopes shouldn\u2019t be high for the return of the package, but by reporting it to the police, an official police report will be made. A police report is usually required\u00a0 to make a claim under a \u2018buyer protection\u2019 policy, which may apply to the purchase in question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without an official police report, there likely won\u2019t be sufficient proof of victimhood, so it is worthwhile obtaining one if intent on making an insurance\/buyer protection claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A google search for your city name followed by \u2018police report online\u2019 should turn up the relevant place for filing an online police report for a stolen package. Alternatively, call the non-emergency number for the local police department. Likewise, this can be obtained through a quick online search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>What to do if a package is stolen from apartment lobby?<\/strong><br><br>Many apartment blocks, especially those with a front desk\/concierge service, will have CCTV and other security measures in public areas. A package stolen from the apartment lobby may, therefore, require a slightly different response to a package being stolen from the porch or front door.<br><br>If there is a concierge\/receptionist in the lobby, they will be the first point of contact in the event of a theft. They will be able to search for and provide any video footage of the theft taking place, which can then be passed on to the police.<br><br>Informing the landlord or the company that owns and operates the apartment building should also be done immediately, since there\u2019s a reasonable chance that the thief lives inside the building. If it is concluded that the thief is living in the building, their contract may be terminated and notice of eviction will be served.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_Package_Policies_from_Different_Providers\"><\/span><strong>Missing Package Policies from Different Providers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different delivery couriers have different policies that cover what happens in the event of a package going missing, whether it is listed as delivered or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the missing package policies for the most popular delivery services below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td>Replacement<\/td><td>Refund or Reimbursement<\/td><td>Relevant Policy Pages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/9eYU_ofSNPFxIkcJ3vDZuheo1ScuEAaQYKrDH0v8jgrE-i7osUx__Nx2Cep96Hht2zxHxTnvwYoSlvSawWckmC9BsM-MEGp85vVJeZkSEI9Mvw4oNJ0vxfRhF2B2hyZW_07cEslATU0G7cadM6m_6A\"><br>Amazon<\/td><td>A replacement can be requested and sent at no extra cost if entire order is fulfilled by Amazon<\/td><td>A refund can be requested and sent at no extra cost<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GQ37ZCNECJKTFYQV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A-to-Z Guarantee<\/a> (Third-party seller)<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GCU8BWGTQNJKQEBS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fulfilled by Amazon<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/XvhYC9Qamv6xqLiNC3fkcl-GrkhESkAHI85zkJFzyodn9ZTV4EpiW2e46CrFvqDIaVtFvXvVhMIk3fAsIC_4uYP237e5e9S1sC2zaunA3S1kFfnVGhgJy7Q7cmWWjv31NrIdrSShHY-AcaQDYn0klA\"><br>USPS<\/td><td>USPS do not provide replacements<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/servicerefunds.usps.com\/OSR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A refund can be requested<\/a> for Priority Mail Express items&nbsp;<br><br>If an insurance claim is made and accepted, it may be paid out in full or in part<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/usps.force.com\/emailus\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online help request<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/missingmail.usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Missing Mail Search<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/servicerefunds.usps.com\/OSR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Refund request for Priority Mail Express items<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineclaims.usps.com\/OICWeb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Claim<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/pe.usps.com\/text\/dmm300\/609.htm#a_1_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claim filing periods<\/a> for different services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sw709kF1BmEVQKiGCCB2AnzjAYhMJftL2NZ-iTcJWAMnvIy5pMnBhUdoY2Tg4ZiiGMRkgxWZwjnMG36-JamZpd_0EfkMT0mck4OzE9RyUfHfszrcgSpPhCg2qRh5VP25KnXa1iFF2OW9aufI-KL4nA\"><br>UPS<\/td><td>UPS do not provide replacements<\/td><td>Shippers and receivers can both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/file-a-claim.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file a claim for reimbursement<\/a><br><br>Both shipper and receiver will see updates of the claim<br><br>A claim can be paid out in full, in part, or rejected<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/upsemail\/input?loc=en_FI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report missing package via email<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/file-a-claim.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File a claim<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/ar\/en\/help-center\/claims-support.page#:~:text=Start%20a%20Claim,-How%20to%20Process&amp;text=You%20can%20start%20a%20claim,expected%20delivery%20date%20and%20time.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claims support<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/fi\/en\/help-center\/sri\/los-dam.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"31\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/fBX0G3_XhRawQTiPN5LTfZzY3Ioe-7CeeYvw1lcdI8TCnprCORWnINbXOuu4HUUnFyFuoAFnNec0Ydk9_oUVsFZRAYAXYDqbC6L21UeEH6igLxHIYQG8AmBtIcZRK_SqC4TA_JoEADdohmYz8Y6nPg\"><br>FedEx<\/td><td>FedEx does not provide replacements<\/td><td>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/apps\/onlineclaims\/?locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">claim can be filed<\/a> within 9 months of shipment<br><br>A claim will be paid out in full, in part, or rejected<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/customer-support\/faqs\/shipping\/how-to-dispute-delivery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report Missing Package<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/apps\/onlineclaims\/?locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File a claim<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-insurance-cover-stolen-packages\"><strong><strong>Does insurance cover stolen packages?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More expensive delivery options may include a kind of insurance that covers missing packages, but if a package is proven to be delivered in the designated safe space, the company isn\u2019t liable for its theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance or buyer protection guarantees don\u2019t necessarily account for the entire cost of a lost\/missing package. Successful claims may only reimburse part of the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent insurance policies should be considered when it comes to shipping very expensive, one-of-a-kind items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-you-do-if-someone-steals-your-package\"><strong>What do you do if someone steals your package?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone steals your package, the first thing to do is to check whether the seller will offer a refund. Then, notify the authorities, obtain a police report, and let the bank know, as they may provide cover in instances of theft or burglary. If the delivery was insured or was shipped using a particularly expensive method, coverage may also apply there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6fe2e5d4cb3e62280decc027e3494c11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a> is an inexpensive option for monitoring porch piracy, and can provide footage that will help prove victimhood (which is necessary in getting a police report filed).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eb5b567b1500205bfbb98b7bb2e85887\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">AlfredCamera is available for free on the <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a package appears to be stolen, it is always important to contact the courier and report to the seller. 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