BURLINGTON, MA — Online shopping has reached an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic as package thieves gear up for the holiday season in Burlington and across the country. Burlington police Lt. Glen Mills said that there has not been a lot of package theft in Burlington this year, […]
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5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Bradenton
BRADENTON, FL — Online shopping has reached an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic as package thieves gear up for the holiday season in Bradenton and across the country. The Bradenton Police Department offered additional tips to prevent package theft, as well: Have your packages delivered to a retail […]
How to protect packages from porch pirates
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Online holiday shopping is on a record breaking pace, and many people are expecting a lot of packages to arrive at their doorsteps. Consumer experts are warning to again be wary of porch pirates, and are giving tips on how to protect your packages from […]
8 Police Tips To Stop Porch Pirates In Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — With demand for online shopping at a high due to the coronavirus pandemic, residents should be aware of package thieves during the holiday season in Fairfax County and across the country. Fairfax County Police spokesperson Sgt. Tara Gerhard told Patch that the police department’s package theft […]
Protect Your Packages From Porch Pirates and Parking Lot Pilferers
Many years ago, someone broke into my car and stole the items I had purchased for gifts. I had them hidden (or at least I thought I did) but nonetheless someone else got those gifts instead of my family. It’s not just leaving gifts in cars that is a concern, […]
Tips from the Better Business Bureau to help protect against porch pirates
Posted: Nov 24, 2020 / 04:26 PM EST / Updated: Nov 24, 2020 / 06:40 PM EST As we make our way into the holiday season, boxes are being delivered more and more. This means that porch pirates may take the time to strike again. Here are some tips from […]
How to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season
Porch pirates are capitalizing on the uptick of online sales during the pandemic made by those actively avoiding crowded malls and shopping centers. Nearly 14% of Americans — 35.5 million — claim they’ve been victimized, according to new survey data conducted by Finder.com. Overall, the theft amounts to $5.4 billion […]
From Porch Pirates To Non-Delivery: Your Online Consumer Rights
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getty Online shopping sales have rocketed due to the spread of COVID-19. With most of us spending a significant amount of time quarantining at home this year, using the internet to make purchases has become the norm. Internet sales as a total percentage of sales in the UK rose from […]
‘Mulan’ vs. Pirates Raises Stakes In Online Piracy
The live-action remake of “Mulan,” the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man to become a soldier, debuts on Disney+ on Friday. While many fans of Disney’s take on the Chinese legend will pay the additional fee to purchase the movie, others — those less willing to […]