Package theft, which has led to the term 'porch pirates,' began to accelerate after 2010-2011 when e-commerce took off ...

Local law enforcement and mail carriers say this time of year brings a spike in package theft, and this year will likely not ...

As reported on News Center 7, porch pirates are looking to snag the online deliveries people are buying, but there are ways to protect your packages and ensure you get what you paid for. With summer ...

Online shoppers are scoring hot summer deals right now with retailers like Amazon offering big discounts. Amazon’s “Prime Day” deals began on Tuesday and last through Friday. Other retailers are also ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve, delivery companies are expected to handle billions of packages, and it’s become a tempting opportunity for thieves. “We’ve seen that ...

There’s something exciting about getting a package delivered at your front door. “It’s exciting, yea,” said La Mesa resident ...

WESTFIELD, N.J. -- As Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season in 2024, police warned online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered. Experts say there are a ...

Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive. The holiday season is a time for giving — but it's also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an ...

CAMPBELL, Calif. (KGO) -- If you did any holiday shopping, chances are your packages are going up the conveyer belt, ready to ship and make their way to your door. Unfortunately, thieves are also ...

Tracking your deliveries and retrieving items promptly can significantly reduce the risk of package theft. Using a lockable delivery box provides added security for your packages against porch pirates ...

According to consumer website Safewise.com, only 12% of victims report theft to law enforcement nationwide. About 19% get a refund from the seller. And, only 4% actually recovered their stolen package ...