Mystery package I didn't order

miss_m

Hiya
Bit of a weird one. Today I received a package, and thinking it was something I had ordered and was waiting for, I opened it. Turns out it's a desk, which I definitely did not order. Some details:

• The package had my name and address on it
• There is no invoice or other information inside the package
• The box and item are from La Redoute
• The package address slip states that the delivery was arranged by Parcel Monkey (which La Redoute would not do for their orders)
• Return address takes me to a warehouse, but there are no company details

I've spoken to La Redoute to make sure that the order has not come from my account. They also confirmed that nobody has taken out a new account in my name. I haven't seen anything suspicious on my bank statements, my Paypal statements, or my credit history (no checks or new cards).

The box itself is old and damaged, and the use of Parcel Monkey makes me think this comes from a reseller. Searches of sold desks on eBay return nothing.

I'd like to protect myself from any scams going forward. What should I do?

miss_m

Oh! Forgot one last detail:

• The package, though arranged through Parcel Monkey, was delivered by Parcel Force. Tracking shows that it went via the Manchester Hub, though the return postcode is Fareham

JJ_Egan

Keep a very close eye on your cards and accounts .

Could well be one of the parcel scams doing the rounds .

outtatune

Could be an ebay/facebook seller you've used in the past who's had an order from somebody else, but they've muddled up your details.

But agree with @JJ_Egan - keep an eye on your statements.

Sicard

Also ask La Redoute what was the exact email address used. Scammers use a near identical one to the real one.

born_again

If someone turns up saying have you got my parcel..

Don't give them it..