MoneyHousehold & BillsPostal ServiceIt can be tempting, but there are serious consequences12:31, 05 Jul 2026Letters and parcels can often end up at the wrong address, with neighbours taking in each other's mail. While it can be tempting to take a peek, doing so could land you in some serious trouble.‌Households across the UK receive delivery services almost every day. Some items could be delivered to the wrong address entirely or to someone who no longer lives at the property.‌It may even be the case that mail arrives for ex-partners or family members who have moved away. But make sure you are clued up on the law before thinking about opening mail that's not for you.‌Is it illegal to open someone else's mail?The Postal Service Act 2000 states that it is illegal to open mail that isn't addr