DPD delivery

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DPD tried to deliver a parcel to my neighbour but they was'nt in so he asked me could i leave it at mine which i did.He then says he has to take a photo of my front door as well as the usual signature.Whats all that about?Are they allowed without your permision?Not that bothered really,just thought i'd ask.

Fosterdog

You could just refuse to take the parcel in. The reasone they do it is that so many people take in parcels for a neighbour then deny it and keep the items themselves or sell them on. This way he can show the exact house it went to in case of any dispute.

cattie

I think it's an excellent idea, especially when you read on these forums how many people don't receive their packages & the neighbour who is said to have taken the package in denies ever doing so.

Buzby

Becoming increasingly common, sadly because sometime a false name is used that the recipient has no clue, the photo of the door gives some corroboration if a query is made.

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cattie wrote: »

I think it's an excellent idea, especially when you read on these forums how many people don't receive their packages & the neighbour who is said to have taken the package in denies ever doing so.

Buzby wrote: »

Becoming increasingly common, sadly because sometime a false name is used that the recipient has no clue, the photo of the door gives some corroboration if a query is made.

But a picture of your door does'nt prove anything.

OlliesDad

It proves that they were there, granted that the picture could have been taken at any time, however on the balance of probabilities it would prove it.

societys_child

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But a picture of your door does'nt prove anything.

It helps prove the driver delivered there.
Did you sign a hand held thingy? They usually have inbuilt GPS now which proves (within a few metres) where it was signed, but if not, it's possible the van has GPS and a picture of your door helps cover the driver if the date and time all match up.

There's a lot of scammers out there, some of 'em are worse than bankers . . .

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societys_child wrote: »

It helps prove the driver delivered there.
Did you sign a hand held thingy? They usually have inbuilt GPS now which proves (within a few metres) where it was signed, but if not, it's possible the van has GPS and a picture of your door helps cover the driver if the date and time all match up.

There's a lot of scammers out there, some of 'em are worse than bankers . . .

So how do i prove i gave it to my neighbour who could possibly say i did'nt hand it over?I know,i can take a pic of their door.:D

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OlliesDad wrote: »

It proves that they were there, granted that the picture could have been taken at any time, however on the balance of probabilities it would prove it.

Or they could have took the pic and then took the parcel home for themselves.

bod1467

They could. But as said before, on the balance of probabilities ....

transient

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So how do i prove i gave it to my neighbour who could possibly say i did'nt hand it over?I know,i can take a pic of their door.:D

As said by bod, on the balance of probability, you don't really want the other type of knock on the door