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Is opening a mailbox mail tampering?

April 26, 2017criminal Law Legal mail mailbox misdemeanors opening tampering

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Is opening a mailbox mail tampering?

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Yes, if the mail does not belong to you, then it is mail tampering. According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, tampering can lead to a mail theft complaint. Outright theft, vandalism to the mailbox and tampering are among the reasons you can be charged with a crime.References:U.S. Postal Inspection Service: File a Mail Theft ComplaintResources:U.S.