Thanks mostly to Jack Sparrow, we have come to romanticize the idea of pirates.
But pirates are thieves, and they do not work exclusively on sailing ships or in port towns.
(And 17% caught the thief on camera).
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A total of 8% of surveyed said they had a lockbox or package delivery locker in place.
Want to protect yourself from porch pirates?
Weve got seven tips.
Pay for a Package Receipt Service
This isnt the cheapest option, but it may be the most secure.
Some businesses offer to receive packages for customers for a small fee.
Do an internet search for package delivery acceptance services to see what is available in your area.
And if youre a Prime member, you get to use the lockers for free.
Watch Your Tracking Info Like a Hawk
Take advantage of available technology.
In some cases, that includes every car that drives by.
But, it also records every human visitor you get, authorized or not.
Because such devices are visible, they can act as a deterrent to thieves who are camera-shy.
Kent McDill is a veteran journalist who has specialized in personal finance topics since 2013.
He is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
Lisa Rowan is a former senior writer and producer at The Penny Hoarder.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
