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When you order a package via mail, there’s always the threat that a thief will steal it before you can get to it. What can you do to stop these “porch pirates” so that you don’t lose what you’ve bought?
This article will show you how to handle porch pirates that have nothing better to do than steal from your doorstep.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the term “porch pirate,” but are not really sure what it refers to. Porch pirates is a moniker that is used to describe thieves who are bold enough to come on private property to take boxes and other merchanise that doesn’t below to them.
Although the term porch pirate is almost whimsical when you stay it, the theft of your property is a serious crime.
A porch pirate can face several charges when they are caught:
With that being said, more than 15 million people have been victimized by porch pirates, according to one report. But what can you do about them?
Some ways you can stop porch pirates include taking advantage of options to secure your packages. Here are some of the best choices.
To minimize the threat of porch pirates, explore your options with the major shipping companies like Amazon, FedEx and UPS and the U.S. Postal Service.
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