Amazon asking for date of birth

When I had a Christmas job in Asda, the computer used to make me ask for ID for age restricted products (If person looked under 25). Those products included things like nail polish remover, Calpol, energy drinks, safety razors, fire lighters as well as the usual alcohol, parcaetamol, and ciggies. I had a prompt for a set of baby’s cutlery because there was a knife in it - obviously blunt!

Have had internet delivery men asking me to sign or taking photos of the parcel at my open front door, but never been asked for DoB.

We received a package from Amazon.de today, left at the back door as asked by us and delivered by the post.

I have never been asked for my date of birth either when buying books, or, as today, a luggage carrier for a bike, or cigarette papers, which they might want to know they weren't sending to a minor!

I would contact Amazon and ask what this is about. How do you know the delivery man returned the goods to them? He may just keep them and say he left the parcel at your door.

I assume you paid when you ordered the goods?

We've never been asked for a dob despite having one or two cases of wine delivered occasionally.

On the subject of delivery people taking a photo to 'prove' an item has been delivered, surely they need to at least get the house number in the pic... otherwise the doorstep could be their own or anywhere. Ideally, the pic would have the occupant actually picking up the parcel.

None of this seems to happen though. All totally illogical.

I was asked for my DOB last Friday (Amazon) but seeing as I'd ordered a bottle of spiced rum for DGS's birthday I wasn't surprised.

If in doubt, be like the Queen and have an 'official birthday' ! A date you find easy to remember and to use everytime in situations of doubt such as shopping websites and non-official form filling!
It works very well, I have used an Official Birthday date for many years now and never had a problem with it, my real Birth date is only known to close friends and family, or Goverment type forms and official records.

Yes, I had a similar thing a while back pre covid 19. I posted on another thread about this. It was alcohol and I knew I needed to show details which I had ready but the delivery guy proceeded to type in all my details from passport including number. I am clearly over 18 years so was very annoyed by this.

I always give the wrong DOB. They don't know it's wrong but it gives me some ammo if someone tries a fraudulent transaction in my name.

I have had Amazon deliveries for years. I think they need confirmation of age on things like alcohol.

I sent my Aunt who is 88 a little pamper hamper which included a miniature bottle of processo. The driver asked for either a passport or driving licence as proof that she was over 18. Needless to say she had neither, she did offer a pension letter but that was unacceptable so he took the parcel away. I rang Amazon and they said that was their policy! I said I think they should make it clear on their site.

I've had quite a lot from Amazon over the last few months. They've just knocked and left no problem.
The only thing that bothers me is I sometimes get phone calls a few days later saying my Amazon Account has been hacked!! I just put the phone down.

I was asked for my date of birth once when taking delivery of some wine that was a present from our daughter.

thanks for posting this. I've ordered from the evil empire during lockdown and its been brilliant. Never been asked for a dob and having seen this thread, I'd be very wary if a delivery driver asked. Ours usually leave the parcel in our 'safe place' if we don't answer the door. Occasionally the driver calls my mobile to say they left parcels at the front door. I know its fraught with all kinds of ethical, social, employment type problems but it's also been a real Boone.