A practical handoff checklist for parcels and purchases — Explained

Confirm the person and place

Choose an accessible meeting point and confirm who is expected. A neighbourhood name alone is too vague; agree an entrance or landmark and a time window.

Compare the actual item

Check disclosed contents, condition and packaging against the agreement. Do not accept unknown contents or a substituted item you have not agreed to carry.

Confirm at the exchange

Keep a record of what was agreed. Complete any available handoff confirmation only when the exchange actually happens. Account sign-in links must remain private.

Know when to stop

If the person, item or plan is different, pause and resolve it before continuing. Decline an unsafe arrangement. No checklist can guarantee safety.