Keep your packages safe from porch pirates with these tips
During the holiday season, deliveries are even more vulnerable, and people have to prepared ahead of time.
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The United States Postal Inspection Service says don't let your mail linger. Pick your mail up quickly.
Other tips include:
- If you can't be home, arrange for mail to be picked up, or have it be held at mail carriers. They offer a variety of services.
- You can even place vacation holds at some retailors if you're planning to go out of town.
- Send packages to a secure place, like a UPS mailbox, Amazon pickup locker, or PO Box.
- Request signature for deliveries.
- Keep up with tracking.
- Don't send cash in the mail.
- Install a security camera to help deter stealing packages.
Another new tip, purchase package insurance. Companies offer insurances to help you in case of porch pirates.
News 12 spoke with a number of residents who gave their opinions on the rise of porch pirates and how technology can help prevent them.
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