Awareness helps prevent porch pirates’ success
Retrieving packages quickly from the front porch or having them delivered to a secure location can help prevent porch pirates from getting hold of your holiday purchases. Taking other precautions can help ensure a fun holiday season unspoiled by those who would steal from you.
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EPHRATA — At least 58 million packages were stolen in the U.S. last year, with about 25% of Americans being the victims of theft, according to the United States Parcel Service. At the local level, there are thefts occurring regularly as well, but that doesn’t mean that you’re stuck being the victim, authorities say.
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