Parcel at door, requested £140. Aibu to think dodgy?

[DollyKoo]

Just opened the door to a man in a UPS uniform (couldn't see van). Mate behind not in uniform but poss id.

He was holding a parcel, said was cosmetics from Latvia had a different name but my address. Said it needed £140 to be delivered.

Do they really ask for money at the door? It seemed so weird, he pushed a bit but then smiled and said they'd send back when I insisted twice

[abbsisspartacus]

No they don't ask for money at the door was it something you had even ordered?

[SheRaaarghPrincessOfPower]

I've never heard of this, sounds really dodgy! Were you expecting a parcel?

[ATempUserName]

definitely dodgy and I would phone police. They aren't with UPS.

[DontTouchTheMoustache]

Sounds exceptionally dodgy!!

[DollyKoo]

No, definitely never order d cosmetics or anything from Latvia.

I've emailed UPS but I'm really impatient

[TheMaddHugger]

give the police a heads up too Please

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

The PO do so I expect others do too,I'd check first though.

[Rainydayspending]

Dodgy. Outsanding customs charges (not even sure they'd be necessary from Latvia) involve a card through the door or an email. Other non paid issues .... UPS wouldn't bother would they, it's not as though they have boxes like royal mail to drop things off.

[Bluntness100]

Yes you need to pay the import duty, I think there is also a way to pay at their office over the phone or on line. I've had it several times when ordering from the states.

Did you order the products? Ie was the parcel for you?

[Bluntness100]

Ok if not for you it seems dodgy.

[sirfredfredgeorge]

Latvia is in the EU, there is no import duty.

[DiggoryDiggoryDelvet]

Scam. Definite scam. Parcel probably has old newspapers in it.

[PickledCauliflower]

Did you manage to get his vehicle registration?
I would report to the police.

[DollyKoo]

No van, watched them go off on foot until out of sight

[MissSingerbrains]

Sounds like a scam. Latvia is in the EU.

[Maudlinmaud]

Really glad you didn't hand over any cash. I'd report that.

[KitKat1985]

Definitely dodgy. I'd report to the police as well as UPS in case they try it with vulnerable adults.

[SapphireStrange]

Weird. Sounds like a scam for sure.

[DollyKoo]

I was very thrown, what makes me worried is recent card scam, plus we're Eastern European... seemed a tad planned? We do have often a car outside with Latvian plates.

[PickledCauliflower]

No vehicle - sounds even more dodgy.
I would report it to the police.

[Herhighness]

I would inform the police because they are bound to try it on again.
Deff a scam, what will they think of next.?
Also who has that much in cash in their purse these days ?.
Two men to deliver one parcel ?

[GivenupSocialmediaNOTMN]

Call the police.

[LeBoob]

How would a genuine delivery driver know what was inside the box?

[coconutpie]

Inform the police. Definite scam.