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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:14 pm
How are UPS people getting into my front hall w locked door?

When it happened once, I assumed someone left the door unlocked.

But it happened several times.

How?

Normally they leave the package at the door, or they ring my bell, so I ask who it is, and I ring them in.

Lately Im finding packages inside the hall that are way too big to fit in the slot, and theres no one else living in my house to be ringing them in.
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Happydance




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:17 pm
Just like TSA can get into your locked suitcase because the suitcase manufacturers build the locks that way, the lock on your building door has a keypass/fob that UPS and Amazon can utilize
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amother
Cappuccino


 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:18 pm
Would you rather they leave it on the street?
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:35 pm
Happydance wrote:
Just like TSA can get into your locked suitcase because the suitcase manufacturers build the locks that way, the lock on your building door has a keypass/fob that UPS and Amazon can utilize


I live in a private house that has the same doorknob/lock for the last 20+ years.

Nothing techie.

I dont get it.
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amother
Chartreuse


 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:37 pm
Ask your husband
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:38 pm
amother [ Chartreuse ] wrote:
Ask your husband


Hes as puzzled as I am.
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WhatFor




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:38 pm
Are you sure it's ups getting in? If I lived in a building and there were a package left outside when I arrived home, I'd probably take it just inside when I went in.

ETA just reread sorry. If it's a private home have you asked your kids?
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:42 pm
This would make me curious enough to install one of those Ring camera systems.
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 9:49 pm
I would be freaking out if I were you. Hello, not ok that they're getting in!! I wouldn't be mildly puzzled and scratching my head. This is a major breach in the security of your home.
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SixOfWands




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 10:07 pm
Happydance wrote:
Just like TSA can get into your locked suitcase because the suitcase manufacturers build the locks that way, the lock on your building door has a keypass/fob that UPS and Amazon can utilize


No. UPS and Amazon delivery people don't have passkeys, unless given to them by building security.

OP, are you saying that they are able to enter your single family home?

First thing tomorrow, call a locksmith and have him replace your locks and install Ring. Check your door as well, to ensure it properly latches on closing. BH nothing has happened, but this is seriously scary stuff. Not every UPS delivery person is nice; and if they can get in, who knows who else can.
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SixOfWands




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 10:09 pm
I don't want to edit, but I reread, and you mentioned doorknob lock. Are you sure no one has toggled the latch so that it doesn't lock? I do that when I take out trash, and have been known to forget to retoggle.

But even if its open, they shouldn't be trying doors.
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dena613




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 10:13 pm
Are you SURE your door is locked?
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 10:25 pm
Thanks all.

This is the outer hall it seems theyre getting into.

Then theres an inner door thats always locked.

Would that make you less fearful?
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 10:26 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
Thanks all.

This is the outer hall it seems theyre getting into.

Then theres an inner door thats always locked.

Would that make you less fearful?


No, it's still not ok. You presume secure even in this hall. Chalilah, you don't want a dangerous person or animal taking shelter there or waiting there when you get home. Take steps to secure this hallway.
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liveandlove.ima




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 11:31 pm
I live in a condo and UPS & Fedex have the number lock. apparently they have a source but I believe only for outside doors and possibly if it was ever provided.
I even once noticed the number printed on the outside of one of my boxes. no I did not personally provide that on order
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amother
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Post Mon, Nov 29 2021, 11:34 pm
I would be pretty concerned, besides for simply very curious. Can you call UPS? Either to get clarity on how this is happening, or to report it if it is indeed something unsafe going on.
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Nov 30 2021, 12:26 am
liveandlove.ima wrote:
I live in a condo and UPS & Fedex have the number lock. apparently they have a source but I believe only for outside doors and possibly if it was ever provided.
I even once noticed the number printed on the outside of one of my boxes. no I did not personally provide that on order

Whoa! That is very concerning.

Can you get the combination changed? And find out at the next tenants meeting who provided that info to UPS?
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amother
Gardenia


 

Post Tue, Nov 30 2021, 7:27 am
This is so strange. Please update us when you figure it out.
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amother
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Post Tue, Nov 30 2021, 9:08 am
I will.

Ill start by checking multiple times daily that the door is locked.
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mizle10




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Nov 30 2021, 10:51 am
Happydance wrote:
Just like TSA can get into your locked suitcase because the suitcase manufacturers build the locks that way, the lock on your building door has a keypass/fob that UPS and Amazon can utilize


Huh???
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