Although people are once again visiting stores in person, most of us are shopping online for the holidays. There are a lot of packages being sent and received. The media and social networks have warnings aboutporch pirates, thieves who take packages that are sitting in front of peoples' doors. 49 million Americans have had a package stolen in the last year, according to Security.org.
No one wants to have to deal with deliveries that have been mislaid, misdelivered, or misappropriated, regardless of whether or not there are more packages being stolen. These inconvenient happenstances can be avoided with some methods.
If you want to monitor what happens at your front door, you don't have to purchase a full security package. You can get a security camera that will record any activity in front of your door and alert you when it happens, or a smart doorbell camera that will record any activity in front of your door and alert you when it happens.
Many of these cameras have two-way communication so that you can yell, "Drop that package!" through the speaker, even if you're not at home. You will have proof of the crime with the video.
If you receive a package from Amazon, you can choose to have it delivered to a nearby Amazon locker, a self-service kiosk that lets you pick up your package without worrying about anyone else stealing it. The stores that offer Amazon Counter service will give your package to you on request. This is where you can find the nearest Amazon locker or counter.
If you are going to be receiving a lot of packages, and they aren't all from Amazon, you can rent a mailbox from the post office, a localUPS store, or another package store, where they will hold your packages for you to pick up at your convenience.
If you are a Prime member, you can have your packages delivered in your garage. You need to purchase a My Q smart garage device, register it with Amazon, and then select free key delivery at checkout. The driver will open the garage door and place the package in the garage.
You can make a purchase online and then pick it up at the nearest retail store if you aren't into in-person shopping.
One of the easiest ways to prevent theft is to be aware of your package's location. Most of the major delivery services have an app that will alert you when your package arrives. If you want the package to be left at a safer location, you can send a notice to the driver. You can have the package delivered the next day if your boss suddenly wants you to work late. USPS Informed Delivery is one of the most popular apps.
A signature is required for delivery when you send a package. It doesn't mean that it won't be dumped at your doorstep if you're not home.
It is nice to have people to talk to. I ordered a mug from eBay to replace a broken mug. I was notified that the package had been delivered, but it wasn't there the next day. I received a text from a neighbor that the package had been accidentally delivered to her home.
Sometimes neighbors will ask us if we will look out for packages and keep them until they come back.
Sometimes you can ask your friends to care for your packages if you are friends with them. You can arrange for the packages to be delivered to a friendly neighbor if you are away for a week or more.
You definitely want to put some insurance on the package if you are sending someone a new television or phone. At least you can get your money back if someone makes off with that device.
You should immediately contact the vendor if you received notice that the delivery was not from a major company. They will probably want you to wait a couple of days to make sure that the package isn't late, but after that, many will be helpful in refunds or resending the purchase.
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