A study by The Action Network placed Texas as the most vulnerable state to porch piracy risk, with a 29.8% chance of parcels being stolen. This finding follows National Package Protection Day, and draw attention to the growing concern of package theft, nationwide.
In Texas, 5% of residents experienced stolen deliveries in the past three months. The study found that mail is the most frequently targeted, followed by Amazon packages.
North Carolina ranks second, with a 14.4% likelihood of theft, while Florida holds third place. That reports over 3,270 residential theft incidents last year.
How to Protect Your Packages
To combat porch piracy, experts suggest these practical steps:
- Hide deliveries: Place packages behind plants or other items to keep them out of sight.
- Request signatures: Use delivery options requiring a signature to avoid unattended parcels.
- Team up with neighbors: Ask them to watch for deliveries or retrieve your packages.
- Install video surveillance: Devices like video doorbells monitor and record activity near your home.
- Choose smart delivery options: Schedule deliveries for times when you’re home or opt for workplace or in-store pickups.
What to Do After a Porch Piracy
If a package is stolen, SafeWise advises the following:
- Contact the seller: 45% of cases result in replacements, while 32% lead to refunds.
- Inform authorities: Share any surveillance footage or ask neighbors for possible recordings.
- Check insurance coverage: Some policies include protection against package theft, with 11% of victims successfully filing claims.
Awareness and proactive measures can help Texans and others across the country safeguard their deliveries from porch piracy.
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