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Protect Your Packages: Tips to Thwart Porch Pirates This Holiday Season
consumer-safety1 year ago

Protect Your Packages: Tips to Thwart Porch Pirates This Holiday Season

As package thefts rise during the holiday season, with over 120 million packages stolen in 2023, experts and officials offer tips to protect deliveries from 'porch pirates.' Recommendations include using discreet packaging, specifying delivery locations, employing security cameras, and using secure delivery options like parcel lockers or Amazon's in-garage delivery. States like Florida have increased penalties for package theft, and a federal bill proposes extending postal theft penalties to private carriers. If theft occurs, report it to the police, carrier, and vendor.

Porch Pirates Exploit AT&T Data to Snatch iPhones
technology1 year ago

Porch Pirates Exploit AT&T Data to Snatch iPhones

Porch pirates have found a new method to steal iPhone 16s by accessing AT&T package tracking information, allowing them to snatch deliveries from doorsteps immediately after they arrive. This issue is particularly prevalent with FedEx-shipped AT&T iPhones, as the carrier does not require signatures for high-value deliveries. The thefts have been reported across several states, with law enforcement investigating but no cybersecurity breaches confirmed. Consumers are advised to consider alternative delivery options or enhance home security to prevent such thefts.