Bondsmen Tips to Outsmart A Porch Pirate This Holiday Season

Manchester CT

14 December, 2021

4:12 PM

Description

A porch pirate is someone who steals packages from another person’s porch or doorstep. Normally, they would follow a delivery truck onto a quiet street and then make off with the dropped-off package as soon as the truck has left. According to a recent survey, nearly 14 percent of Americans admit that they have been victims of package theft in the past 12 months. The same survey found that Americans lost almost $5.4 billion at the hands of porch pirates. With the Christmas season in full swing, there will be an increase in the number of packages on the porches and so will be porch thefts. Is there anything you can do to outsmart these porch pirates and prevent them from stealing your packages? Here are some local bail bondsmen tips and tricks that can help you outsmart porch pirates: Retrieve the package as soon as it comes: While it may not be possible all the time, one must try not to leave the package unattended for a long time. Most delivery companies provide updates on when the package would be delivered. Track the package delivery and keep an eye on the delivery notifications. If you are not available to pick up the delivery on the scheduled time, you may ask someone to collect it for you or speak to the delivery company about the package hold option. All this is just common sense, but quite often, we take this very lightly until we actually lose our package. Request secured shipment: It may not be the most convenient thing to do, but it is a fool proof way to keep your packages out of the reach of porch pirates. When you request secured shipment, the delivery agent will not leave the package without getting a signature. If they do so and the package is lost, the company will be liable for the losses. Invest in video door bells/ security cameras: Thieves are often discouraged by security systems such as security cameras or alarms. Video door bells are becoming very popular among homeowners as it allows them to see, hear and even speak to someone who has rung your doorbell. Some video door bells also come with motion detectors. Have the package sent to the delivery company’s drop off location: If you are not available at home to receive the package, you can request the delivery company to have the package sent to a nearby pick-up location. For example, FedEx allows the recipients to redirect delivery to a nearby FedEx office, Walgreens store or another location. Even the post office allows recipients to redirect delivery or stop delivery for a fee. Ensure the package is kept out of sight: Most delivery companies allow you to provide delivery instructions. You may instruct the delivery person to keep the package hidden behind a column or a planter. You can also consider investing in a lockable box that you can place in the porch. Losing your Christmas gift can dampen your mood. However, taking some simple precautions can save your packages from porch pirates. If someone close to you has been arrested for package theft, don’t lose heart. Get in touch with our team at 3-D Bail Bonds Manchester at any hour of the day (or night). They will not only offer invaluable advice, but also help you get your loved one out of the jail as soon as possible. A compassionate bail bondsman can make all the difference during this overwhelming time and make sure that your loved one is out of jail to celebrate Christmas with you.