It used to be easy to keep porch pirates at bay. A lamp on a timer, or a budget video doorbell was all it took to deter them. But times are changing and theft is on the rise. In fact, a recent CNET ...

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Package theft by "porch pirates" is a growing problem, especially during the holiday season. Residents can protect deliveries by using security cameras, lock boxes, or having packages sent to a secure ...

Pick one “hidden drop” spot (deck box, behind the side gate, tucked by a planter, side door) and make that your default delivery note with USPS/FedEx/UPS. Don’t reinvent it every order. Set it once ...

The holiday shopping rush is here, which means it is peak season for package thieves. Porch pirates may be waiting to pounce on your deliveries, and in a case in Fort Worth, Texas, a thief swooped in ...

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