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Amazon package marked delivered but not received

Tracking shows delivered but the package is missing — porch piracy, wrong address scan, mailbox issues, and Marketplace A-to-z timing. Steps for refund or replacement within 48 hours of delivered status.

Last verified
2026-09-19

Who this is for

Amazon or carrier tracking shows Delivered but you cannot locate the package after checking doors, neighbors, and mailbox. Act quickly — Amazon and A-to-z windows are short. FBA orders go through Customer Service; Marketplace through seller then A-to-z.

Before you escalate

  • Tracking screenshot with delivered timestamp and address
  • Doorbell camera footage if available
  • Checkout delivery promise date
  • Police report number for high-value theft (if filed)
  • Seller message thread for Marketplace orders

Official contact & dispute links

Normal wait time: Amazon Prime delivery timelines

Escalation ladder

Search and report missing delivery

Hour 1–48
  1. Check all delivery locations, household members, neighbors
  2. Your Orders → Problem with order → delivery/package issue
  3. Amazon-fulfilled: request refund or replacement via chat
  4. Marketplace: message seller — wait 48 hours before A-to-z
  5. Screenshot UPS/FedEx proof-of-delivery photo if wrong door shown

Carrier claim and Amazon investigation

Day 3–7
  1. Amazon may open carrier investigation — provide camera footage
  2. If replacement chosen, confirm new order number vs refund path
  3. Marketplace A-to-z: 3 days past delivery date OR delivered scan + 48h seller silence
  4. Do not file duplicate claims across chat and A-to-z simultaneously

A-to-z, chargeback, police report

Day 8+
  1. File A-to-z for eligible Marketplace orders with message proof
  2. Police report for documented porch theft — attach to Amazon case
  3. Chargeback goods-not-received only after Amazon/seller final denial
  4. See delivery timeline guide for late vs missing distinction

Sample message

Copy, edit placeholders, and paste into chat or email.

Subject: Package marked delivered not received — Order #[ORDER]

Hello Amazon Customer Service,

Order #[ORDER] shows delivered on [DATE] per tracking [TRACKING], but I did not receive the package. I checked [LOCATIONS CHECKED]. Please issue [REFUND / REPLACEMENT] of $[AMOUNT].

[Optional: UPS photo shows wrong address / doorbell clip attached]

Thank you,
[YOUR NAME]

External escalation resources

Frequently asked questions

Amazon package marked delivered but not here — what to do first?
Check all doors, mailbox, parcel locker, garage, neighbors, and household members. Carriers sometimes mark delivered before actual drop. Wait 48 hours for late delivery scans. Then Your Orders → problem with order → delivery or package issue. Amazon may refund or replace for Amazon-fulfilled items when delivery cannot be confirmed and theft is plausible.
How long after Amazon delivered status before I report package stolen?
Report within 24–72 hours of delivered scan if package truly missing. Delay hurts Amazon investigation and police report relevance. Doorbell camera timestamp helps. Amazon may require police report for high-value theft claims in some cases.
Amazon says delivered to mailbox but package too large — common issue?
Carrier may scan delivered at mailbox cluster while package is at post office hold. Check USPS/UPS notice slips. Contact carrier with tracking. Then Amazon if carrier confirms misdelivery.
Neighbor got my Amazon package — how to get refund or replacement?
Retrieve package if possible — fastest resolution. If neighbor lost it, Amazon Customer Service with tracking showing your address delivered. Amazon may replace once per policy for porch piracy patterns — not unlimited.
Amazon Marketplace seller package delivered missing — A-to-z timing?
A-to-z for non-receipt: three days past latest delivery date OR tracking shows delivered (whichever sooner), plus 48 hours after messaging seller without resolution. Different from FBA handled by Amazon support directly.
Will Amazon refund if UPS photo shows wrong house delivery?
UPS MyChoice delivery photos increasingly used in disputes. Screenshot UPS proof of delivery photo if wrong door. Amazon support can open carrier claim. Refund or replacement after investigation.
Amazon delivered to old address after I moved — refund eligibility?
If order shipped before address change, your responsibility unless Amazon system error. If you updated address before ship and they sent to old, full refund/replacement. Show address change timestamp in account settings.
Package empty or item missing from Amazon box delivered — escalation?
“Empty box” or missing contents is different from porch piracy. Photograph box seals on arrival. Report immediately — may indicate warehouse or carrier tampering. Amazon often replaces FBA items with photo evidence of damaged/opened packaging.
How many Amazon missing package claims per year before account flag?
Amazon does not publish a number; excessive claims trigger review. Legitimate claims with documentation are fine. Serial false claims risk account closure. One documented claim per incident.
Amazon refund or replacement for delivered-not-received — which faster?
Replacement ships if in stock — may arrive before refund posts. Refund to card adds 3–5 days after approval. Choose based on need; replacement may be easier for Amazon logistically.
Signature required Amazon package shows delivered unsigned?
Dispute delivery validity — carrier may have waived signature improperly. Strong case for refund. Contact carrier and Amazon same day.
Link between Amazon missing package and chargeback rights?
Chargeback for goods not received possible if Amazon denies refund after documented report. Try Amazon resolution first — chargeback may affect account. Issuer needs Amazon case closure or denial letter.

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Not legal advice

This page is procedural reference for US consumers. Policies change, your situation may differ, and we do not guarantee any outcome. For legal questions, consult a licensed attorney in your state.