The holidays are a top season for online shopping, when many people buy expensive, high-end gifts and items like electronics, jewelry and toys.
Unfortunately, all the deliveries drive an uptick in package theft. Thieves, also known as “porch pirates,” prey on the parcels left unattended on porches.
In 2022, there were 3,624,208 larceny-theft incidents reported in the United States, and 1,144,937 happened at the victim’s residence, according to data compiled by the FBI. While the incidents aren’t limited to packages, the majority (1.1 million) did not involve criminals entering homes.
To avoid falling victim to a porch pirate this holiday season, consider taking these precautions.
