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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote">where there's property, there's theft.<cite>Ursula K. Le Guin</cite></blockquote>



Porch piracy has increased, especially during the lockdown. People started ordering more online. Package theft has become a costly problem for retailers as well as for the courier industry. Some people have a security camera, but it doesn’t prevent theft from stealing a package.



<pre class="wp-block-preformatted">A porch pirate is &nbsp;someone that steals newly delivered packages from other people's&nbsp;porches.</pre>



Some points for buyers on how to mitigate on porch piracy are:



<ul><li>If you aren’t at home, put your friend’s address or work address where someone reliable can get your package.&nbsp;</li><li>Another option is to get a porch pirate bag. You can inform delivery people to put your package inside, then lock it using the attached combination lock.&nbsp;</li></ul>



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(familyhandyman, 2021).



<ul><li>Similarly, you can also order a “Parcel Guard Smart Mailbox” that can protect your package from a porch pirate.</li></ul>



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<ul><li>Another option is to get Amazon key.</li></ul>



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(familyhandyman, 2021).



<ul><li>One of the other options is to get your package at Amazon pick-up locations. You can rent a locker and make it your delivery address.</li><li>Lastly, you can also install a Home Security System. It is an effective way to protect your package.&nbsp;</li></ul>



Some points for sellers on how to mitigate on porch piracy are:



<ul><li>As a seller, you can post anti-theft warnings to make your customers aware of porch pirates.</li><li>Another option is to offer delivery to a secure location. It can be a friend’s house or workplace.&nbsp;</li><li>You can also add insurance to shipping costs. Insurance can protect the client as well as the seller.</li><li>Tracking information can notify a customer of the expected delivery date and time. You may also suggest texting a client of delivery updates.</li><li>Another way to protect a package is to add GPS tracking. It can provide real-time information about your package. It helps to detect a thief's location if the package was stolen.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



If you are shipping with ShipVista.com, we can help you to protect your package. You can set up a notification to know exactly when to expect delivery. You can also add an insurance fee to the shipping cost to protect your package. If someone stole your package, we offer our customers a refund or replacement of a package.



At ShipVista.com, your merchandise up to 100 CADs is complemented. For shipment exceeding this amount, Shipvista.com offers insurance at just 3$ for every additional 100 CADs goods. This additional insurance is at the discretion of the customer.



Reference



Family handy man. 2021.



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