Forward mail sent to wrong address

The frustration of receiving mail intended for someone else!

If you've received mail sent to the wrong address, here are some steps you can take:

Check the return address: Look for the return address on the envelope or package to see if it's a mistake on the sender's part. If it is, you can contact the sender directly to let them know.
Contact the sender (if possible): If you can identify the sender, try contacting them to let them know about the mistake. They may be able to forward the mail to the correct address or provide additional information.
Contact the post office: If you're unable to contact the sender, you can take the mail to your local post office and ask them to forward it to the correct address. They may require a forwarding fee, which varies depending on the location and type of mail.
Use a mail forwarding service: If you're unable to forward the mail yourself, you can use a mail forwarding service like the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Mail Forwarding service. This service will forward your mail to a new address for a fee.
Donate or recycle the mail: If the mail is not important or is not worth the effort to forward, you can consider donating it to a local charity or recycling it.

Some additional tips:

If you're receiving a lot of mail intended for someone else, you may want to consider setting up a mailbox or post office box to receive mail and packages.
If you're a landlord or property manager, you may want to consider setting up a mailbox or post office box for your tenants to receive mail and packages.
If you're receiving mail intended for someone else and it's causing a problem, you may want to consider contacting the sender or the post office to report the issue and ask for assistance.