Urgent help needed!

[Funktopus]

Hypothetically, if someone had ordered something internationally to Australia, had it seized by customs, then had police show up at the address wanting to "talk" to the person that ordered said product online. What are they legally entitled to do? And can the item be proved to be yours? Thanks in advance.

[mikey hulk]

Did you use a credit card or something that can be traced back to you?

[austinite]

If there's proof of purchase, then yes.

[lovbyts]

I would try to claim identity theft... hypothetically of course.

[Oki-Des]

Im sure you are stressed, but I also would not be writing on here with these types of questions. I do not know the laws of Australia, but if they have gone that far, I would be using a public computer in case they come in and confiscate your computers. It would be a lot harder to prove without any additional information and your computer might give them the information they need. I am not trying to scare you more, but simply thinking outside the box how you can protect yourself. I would let a buddy hold your computer for a few days if you are writing on a home computer. Good luck, I know this has to suck. In the US, they just send you a letter and destroy it if you do not respond. Hopefully you used western union or something to order anything and did not use a credit card as that too might cause a problem. Ugh, sorry man, this sounds like it really sucks.

[Funktopus]

Thanks for the answers so far guys.

[fit2bOld]

Unless they are pressing charges you have no obligation to answer any questions. And if they are pressing charges you have the right to an attorney before answering any questions. Even then you can refuse to answer any questions based on advice of counsel.

Moral of the story is keep your mouth shut