Battling Porch Pirates: Expert Tips to Safeguard Your Holiday Packages

Porch piracy, the theft of packages from doorsteps, is on the rise, with estimates of 100-250 million stolen packages in the US in the last year alone, totaling $6-20 billion. Experts suggest that consumers take precautions such as requesting signature requirements, scheduling deliveries when someone is home, using smart lockers or secure devices, and engaging with their community to prevent theft. While technology like video surveillance cameras and GPS tracking devices have been used, their effectiveness in deterring theft is questionable. Shipping companies are also implementing artificial intelligence and analytics to identify high-risk deliveries and prevent losses.