Residents Warned to Watch Out for Porch Pirates Stealing Holiday Packages
During the holiday season, many items and gifts bought online for Christmas will sit exposed on doorsteps and porches until brought inside. This creates a perfect opportunity for "porch pirates" to steal those unattended packages.
Christmas is a notorious time for "porch pirates" to strike -- but delivered items can be stolen anytime, not just the holiday season. As online sales have skyrocketed, so have package thefts.
According to Forbes Home, nearly 40% of Americans had a package stolen in 2023 -- and 115 million packages valued at an estimated $9 billion were stolen last year.
If you suffer a costly loss -- or damage to your home due to a theft -- homeowners or renters insurance may help you recover from the loss. But it's also a good to follow some simple steps to help protect your home and deliveries from these opportunistic thieves.
Keep in mind that filing an insurance claim for a stolen package is subject to your deductible and may only be helpful if the stolen item's value is well above your deductible amount. You may also want to consider the impact filing a homeowners claim for a stolen package will have on your future premiums.
Posted on 12/19/24 6:02AM by Sam Marsh
