Spotlight on Safety | November 2021
As online shopping has increased, so has the activity of "porch pirates." Here are a few tips to keep your packages safe during the holidays.
With the holidays around the corner and COVID-19 limiting in-person browsing, 2021 has been the year for online shopping. Unfortunately, with more parcels being delivered, Americans have seen an increase in package theft directly from their doorsteps. The terms “porch pirates” or “box bandits” refer to individuals who go house-to-house with the sole purpose of stealing unattended packages. Ensuring a safe delivery makes sense year-round, but we know that would-be thieves are especially keen during the holiday season as there is an increase of purchases. Be sure to take some simple precautions to ensure your purchases make it to the right person this holiday.
Here are a few tips to help keep your packages safe.
- Install a doorbell camera.
- Track packages or request a signature on delivery.
- Ship packages to a secure pick-up destination.
- Ship packages to your office or workplace.
- Watch for any unordinary or suspicious behavior.
- Ask a trusted neighbor for help.
