{"id":218132,"date":"2025-05-02T04:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T04:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/insurance\/6-easy-steps-to-stop-porch-pirates\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T04:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T04:33:54","slug":"6-easy-steps-to-stop-porch-pirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=218132","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Steps to Stop Porch Pirates"},"content":{"rendered":"


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They drive by and see a box. They park, slink out of the car, and steal the package. This is what porch pirates do.<\/p>\n

Follow these 6 easy steps to stop porch pirates before they swipe your delivery.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/strong>Set Up a Ring Doorbell Camera<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Here\u2019s\u00a0how Ring doorbell cameras work:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • They send notifications to your mobile devices when there\u2019s someone around your door.<\/li>\n
  • You can see the person and talk to them through your mobile device.<\/li>\n
  • These cameras work through your Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Porch pirates should abandon ship when they see a camera at the front door. If there\u2019s footage of them stealing, law enforcement will be after them.<\/p>\n

    It takes some technical know-how to set up a Ring doorbell camera. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable with the installation, hire someone to do it or reach out to a tech-savvy friend.<\/p>\n

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    2. Use a Package Drop Box on Your Porch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    A package drop box is exactly what it sounds like. It\u2019s a container set up to hold small and medium-sized packages. As a big plus, a lot of package drop boxes lock after a delivery is placed inside.<\/p>\n

    If you want a higher level of security, find a package drop box that bolts down. Most thieves won\u2019t try to run off with a bulky bin, but you never really know what they\u2019re thinking.<\/p>\n

    Make sure to provide instructions to delivery drivers. If they don\u2019t know to look for the package drop box or how to access it, they won\u2019t be able to use it.<\/p>\n

    Something else to keep in mind: really large deliveries won\u2019t fit in most package drop boxes.<\/p>\n

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    3.\u00a0<\/strong>Ask for Signature Confirmation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    When you request signature confirmation, someone has to sign for a delivery when it shows up. If no one is home, the package goes back into the truck.<\/p>\n

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    4. Have Packages Go to Your Workplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    Before you pick this option, talk to your boss or the person who runs the mail room (or both).<\/p>\n

    They might say, \u201cThat\u2019s cool. We\u2019re happy to help!\u201d<\/p>\n

    Or, they could say, \u201cOnce you have packages come in, everyone else will do it. And we don\u2019t have enough people or space to deal with extra deliveries.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Even if you get the green light, your timing has to be right. You could have packages show up on days you\u2019re not working.<\/p>\n

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    5. Direct the Delivery to a Relative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    Do you have any family members who live nearby? They might be able to keep a closer watch on deliveries if you\u2019re busy.<\/p>\n

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    6. Ask a Neighbor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    Are your neighbors retired? Or, do they work hours that let them check in every once in a while?<\/p>\n

    If it\u2019s not too much trouble for them, ask them to watch for deliveries when you aren\u2019t home. Repay their kindness with their favorite treats. Cookies should work!<\/p>\n

    After you take these steps, think about how you\u2019re protecting the place where packages go: your home!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Your local, licensed Pekin Insurance agent will find the right home insurance at the right price for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n