Whether its Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or just the Holidays we’re in the prime time for thieves looking to take advantage. Protect yourself from porch pirates by signing up for delivery alerts or have your package sent to a location you know someone can retrieve it for you.
Here are some helpful tips:
- Track packages and sign up for delivery alerts
- Require a signature for delivery
- Use a package locker
- Have packages delivered when you’ll be home, or have it delivered to your place of work
- Talk with your neighbors and let them know when packages might be delivered so they can be on the lookout if you’re not around
- Have family or a friend pick up your package
- If there’s an option for delivery instructions, ask the delivery driver to hide the package behind a piece of furniture or a plant
- Contact the delivery company and request they hold your package
- If you’re able to install a doorbell video camera, thieves might think twice about targeting your porch
