Tips To Protect Yourself From Porch Piracy

One thing that has been bad this holiday season is an increase for something authorities call Porch Pirates. Those are people who come and steal delivered packages off your front porch. Authorities say there are things you can do to help protect yourself from becoming a porch pirate victim.

First…get a security camera or a video doorbell that can alert you when someone is on your front porch…

Give the delivery service special instructions of where to leave your packages to help keep them being stolen…

Sign up for delivery updates and always track your packages so you know where they are…

Require a signature be given for a package to be left…

You can always request that packages be sent to your workplace so you will be the one to get them…

Also law enforcement say one of the best things you can do is get to know your neighbors. Have them keep a look out and let you know when your package has been delivered, or even have them retrieve it and keep it safe at their house.