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Porch Pirates in the New Year

Porch Pirates in the New Year Although the holidays may be over, porch pirates are still working hard.  These thieves take advantage of the popularity of online shopping, as well as the absence of many homeowners during the day.  If you can’t be there when your packages are delivered, then consider improving your home security to deter these criminals in the new year. It Could Happen to Anyone You might not think porch pirates exist in your neighborhood, but that doesn’t mean they can’t visit.  This is a growing problem driven by opportunism.  All it takes is the right package, and the right timing.  Statistics estimate that nearly 26 million Americans have been affected by this “victimless” crime, with the majority occurring in the suburbs. Many mistakenly assume that their orders are protected by the company who sent it and/or the people who delivered it—but that’s not always the case.  So, we’re seeing a trend... Read more