I have my own tale to tell here. A couple years ago, someone got hold of my credit card info and used it to order some expensive clothing from an online store i

I have my own tale to tell here. A couple years ago, someone got hold of my credit card info and used it to order some expensive clothing from an online store in Italy. If I recall correctly, it was about 1800 euros. It was actually the bank that alerted me, as this was a complete break with my purchase habits. Anyway, I canceled the card, disputed the charges, and got the money back. Several months later I got a letter in the (paper) mail from DHL regarding an unpaid bill for VAT that they had paid on a package I had received from them. Long story short, it turns out the thieves had got the expensive clothes shipped to an address about 500 km from where I live, with my name on it (I live in Norway, BTW). DHL had paid the VAT and delivered the package to “me” somehow. I disputed this, of course, and told them about the credit card issue. After a bit of back and forth, they told me I had to file a police report. I did so, sent them a copy, and they finally relented and did not pursue the issue further. But they also informed me that in the future, if a package came to me, I would have to pay the VAT/customs ahead of receiving the package. Which is fine with me.