Preventing porch pirates: UPS mailboxes, hiding spots and insurance help protect holiday packages
Porch pirates stole $12 billion worth of packages in the past year and a new Value Penguin report says 4 out of 10 Americans have fallen victim to this crime.
'Porch pirates' leading some customers to get their package deliveries insured
The rise of online shopping has also led to a rise in package theft by "porch pirates," leading some consumers to insure their purchases ahead of time. In 2023, one out of every 180 packages was stolen,
Porch Pirates Steal So Many Packages That Now You Can Get Insurance
Nearly half of shoppers can expect to have at least one delivery fall victim to porch pirates during the holiday season.
Proactive steps to protect packages from ‘porch pirates’ this holiday season
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning people are waiting for packages to be delivered. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind people to take proactive steps to protect their packages from theft as a part of the Holiday Scams Campaign.
Tips to prevent porch pirates this holiday season
It's the holiday shopping season and more packages will be left at doors, which could make your items more appealing to 'porch pirates.'
Package insurance company offers protection against porch pirate thefts
A package insurance company is offering protection to make sure your deliveries are safe from thieves.
How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
Holiday packages are making their way to your doorstep, so are porch pirates
We would also encourage looking into security cameras to go along with that so you know if someone else is trying to utilize your lockbox on your porch as well.” Christian said the more prepared you are,
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Porch pirates target specific items, stealing as soon as delivery: What you need to know
Police in Delaware County think a ring of porch pirates are at it again this holiday season, looking for specific items and ...
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Rifle police offer holiday shopping tips to help avoid porch pirates
Scheduling deliveries for when you’ll be home also gives porch pirates less time to grab those thoughtful gifts; shipping ...
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AG shares tips on protecting yourself from ‘porch pirates’
Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel has provided tips on how you can protect yourself from “porch pirates” this holiday season.
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Secure your deliveries this holiday: tips to outsmart porch pirates in Michigan
Ship packages to a secure location, such as Amazon lockers, FedEx offices, or your workplace if permitted. Improve Visibility ...
Michigan AG Issues Warning Against Porch Pirates
(WILX) -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is cautioning you against porch pirates this holiday season. Nessel is urging ...
Plan ahead to prevent porch pirates crimes of opportunity
"Removing temptation. Thieves see the packages there and maybe seen them there for hours. Temptation," Wasylyshyn said. "The ...
In the Battle Against Porch Pirates, People Will Try Anything
Nearly half of shoppers can expect to have at least one delivery fall victim to porch pirates during the holiday season.
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Two Elizabeth porch pirates charged for thefts in Cranford
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Bryant police warn residents about porch pirates during holiday season
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