They’re as useless as usps is as a whole. They’ll tell you after the 6 months passes that basically it’s your fault something was lost. Zero accountability. They never look into anything it’s just an automated system. Answer from UncannyAnomaly on reddit.com
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Missing Mail and Lost Packages | USPS
If you're dealing with a lost package or mailpiece, USPS can help with a Missing Mail Search. Learn how to find lost mail, file claims, and request refunds.
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Missing Mail - The Basics
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PostScan Mail
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How to Find USPS Lost Packages or Missing Mail - PostScan Mail
April 8, 2018 - USPS will send you periodic updates about the search and a final resolution with what they’ve got but you can also log into your account, open the missing mail search history page, and then the missing mail application to check on the status of your application. There are various statuses that you can find, here are what they mean:
Reddit
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r/usps_complaints on Reddit: Has anyone had success with a "Missing Mail Search" on USPS?
December 23, 2022 -
I had a fairly valuable priority mail flate rate bubble envelope shipped to me. The package was initially scanned in at a distribution center in NY. There were no updates for a week and I submitted a help request form.
USPS actually called me (which surprised me) and stated there has not been a physical scan for a while. She said I should file a "missing mail claim" and they she flagged the shipment. She continued that sometimes just flagging the package will have it moving again. I submitted the missing mail form last week, but there have not been any updates on it.
I have a small hobby business and ship USPS A LOT. I've had packages take a long time to be delivered, but I've never ran into a package having a single scan then never having an additional scan for multiple weeks. At this point, I'm wondering if I should keep patient or submit an insurance claim? There is insurance on the package, but the contents are sentimental as well as valuable and I'd rather have the package.
Has anyone submitted a Missing Mail Search with USPS and have it work? Additionally, if anyone has any input on filing an insurance claim, I'd be interested in that as well. Thanks!
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They’re as useless as usps is as a whole. They’ll tell you after the 6 months passes that basically it’s your fault something was lost. Zero accountability. They never look into anything it’s just an automated system.
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Not to burst any bubbles- I shipped a package worth about $7,000 on 12/29. The only scan on my tracking was the acceptance scan. I filed a missing package search on 1/12 (figured I’d let the holidays pass) and still nothing. So I filed my insurance claim the other day and am not-so-patiently waiting. I’ve talked to the postmasters from the destination post office, the distribution center (Detroit), and the recipient post office. No one knows anything. No one can give any updates. It’s beyond frustrating.
SellerSprite
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USPS Missing Package? Complete Guide To Find Your Lost Mail - Seller Sprite
October 15, 2025 - You can submit a Missing Mail Search Request through the USPS website. Before doing this, gather important information such as the sender's and recipient's addresses, along with details about the package.
Canada Post
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Claims - Missing packages | Canada Post
The following criteria must be ... trackable services and the required number of days must have passed: Xpresspost™/Tracked Packet™ – You can submit a claim 1 day after the expected delivery date · Registered Mail™/International Parcel (Air) – You can submit a claim ...
Pirate Ship
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How to look up missing mail search requests | Pirate Ship Support
Click on ID numbers to see details: From there, you'll see all of your previous missing mail searches, and can click on the ID number for any of them to see more details about the case. Clicking on a specific ID will bring you into that particular search itself, where USPS will provide all the nitty gritty details you need 😉 ... Missing Mail FAQs: USPS has a few options for missing mail searches still in progress.
ShippingEasy
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How do I find Missing Mail? – ShippingEasy
Call 1-800-275-8777 (1-800-ASK-USPS) to ask for the phone number of your local Consumer Affairs office regarding a Missing Mail request.
Quora
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How long does it take for USPS to find missing mail? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): Sometimes they never find missing mail. I send my uncle a small parcel. Priority mail. He never received any parcel and when i went to the post office I gave them the tracking number and they told me that they couldn't deliver because there was no such address. I have sent my unc...
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How to Find a Lost USPS Letter or Package - Stamps.com
July 10, 2023 - Once you’ve submitted a missing mail search request, check for a confirmation email from USPS; updates will also be sent via email. Recovered mail will be sent to its destination. However, if a package is deemed unsafe, it won’t be eligible to move forward in transit.
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What To Do When Mail Goes Missing | DakotaPost
Conduct a thorough check in your neighborhood. Inquire from neighbors to see if your mail was mistakenly delivered to the wrong address. Additionally, visit your local delivery offices to inquire about any undelivered items.
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Gmail messages are missing - Computer - Gmail Help
If you can’t find an email in your inbox, search for your email across Gmail. On your computer, open Gmail. At the top, in the search bar, click Show search options . Next to “Search,” click the “All Mail” dropdown menu Mail & Spam & Trash. Enter information that’s in the missing email.
Yahoo!
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Find missing emails in Yahoo Mail | Yahoo Help
If you keep finding unexpected emails in Spam, even after marking them as "Not Spam," check out the info on third-party email apps. If you access Yahoo Mail from an app on your mobile device or your computer, your settings, or actions could have caused emails to be deleted from your account or moved out of the Inbox.
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Missing Mail Search: When To Give Up - Blowout Cards Forums
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How to retrieve lost emails | mail.com blog
If you want to recover missing emails in Outlook, your first stop is the Trash or Deleted Items folder (the name will vary depending on your version of Outlook). If your deleted message is still there, just right-click on it, then click Move > Other Folder to put it back where you want it – ...
Canada Post
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Support: Why hasn’t my letter been delivered? | Canada Post
Check for service delays and disruptions Check our delivery service alerts, as mail might occasionally be delayed due to disruptions from weather conditions or international issues.
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How to search for a lost package on the U.S. Postal Service website - Quora
Answer: You will need the tracking number to get the best service. Go to USPS.com. Click on the “HELP” bar on the right, then click on “find missing mail”. Proceed from there.
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How to check up on USPS missing mail search - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): USPS cannot physically search for mail where there are a billion pieces of mail in circulation at any given time. If it still exists and still has an address on it where it can be delivered, it will get there. Lost mail may have been delivered to the wrong place or been delayed b...
Pirate Ship
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How to file a Missing Mail Search Request | Pirate Ship Support
From there, scroll down to option 2. Submit a Missing Mail Search Request. It will look like this: USPS account required: Next, you'll be asked to log in to your USPS account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one; they’re completely free and give you access to a bunch of great features on the USPS site 😉 · Enter the tracking number: When the next page loads (this could take a while), start by entering the tracking number for your shipment here: Find your tracking number: If USPS recognizes the tracking number, the Mailing Date and Service Type should be filled in automatically.