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Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation

In the span of 2 days I had 2 separate deliveries of expensive audio equipment delivered by FedEx. One on the east coast and one on the west coast. They were both insured for the full amount and high dollar values, which triggers FedEx required direct signature by the recipient. In one case the recipient let me know that the driver signed for him and left the package in the snow next to his mailbox. He never made contact with the driver nor signed for the package. In the second case the driver again signed for him and left the package on his porch, and never made contact with the recipient. In both cases everything turned out ok, but this terrible business ethics from FedEx employees.

It's blatant forgery by the drivers, and who is left holding the bag if the package is stolen? It's the driver's word against the recipient. I have a feeling the shipper (in both cases me) would be when I paid for full value insurance. What is the motivation of the driver, just laziness so they don't have to come back for another delivery attempt? I made a formal complaint with FedEx which supposedly they are going to trace down, but I have a feeling this is not going to make a difference.

Things are getting worse and worse these days!

mekong56
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bigtwin
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This has been the standard practice with FedEx for as long as I have known them.  I can't remember the driver even knocking on my door or ringing the bell.  They drop (literally) the package on my door step, take a picture and drive away.  The picture proves delivery.  Theft after the fact does not seem to be a concern for them.  I get an email telling me the package has been delivered.  

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noromance
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Our FedEx guy throws boxes onto the street as he drives by. At least he plays rap music loudly so you know he's in the area. 

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ozzy
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Kinda reminds me of the movie "Funny Farm".

I live about 500 feet from the street. I have had no problem with Fed Ex or UPS drivers. But many times, I have seen the mail carrier drive by and place a tag in the mailbox stating no one home. While I am actually watching them do it!

I called the Postmaster, and she said it is up to the carrier to determine. Huh?

It seems to be time for ramifications for this behavior.

ozzy

freediver
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 As already stated,this has been Fed Ex SOP for many years now...IMO it is WAYYY past time for a Class Action Law Suit..It is reported that 12 BILLION $ in goods were stolen by porch pirates in 2024...

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audioman58
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Just last week I was waiting all day for audio cables the Jurk pulls up out in front 

door open I opened the door and called to him he was writing something on Sat around 4pm ,he just took off ,and I get a email,  attempt was made no one home.

if that were the case there would have been a door tag, there was nothing and I was there with the storm  door open .

I called FedEx  and filed a complaint , which they will never follow up.

I am sure he did this to others .

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