Louisiana Porch Pirates on Notice: Residents Know Tips to Thwart You

Getting Christmas presents delivered straight to your door is very convenient unless you have to worry about porch pirates in Louisiana. In this day and age, there are so many things we can do to thwart thieves.

Who doesn't love the convenience of having things delivered to their home? It's a wonderful way to save time unless someone unscrupulous decides to save money by stealing your stuff.

How Many Packages Are Stolen Each Day?

Packlane.com estimates that 1.7 million packages are lost or stolen daily across the United States!

How Many Packages Are Stolen Each Year?

According to Security.org, estimates are that 58 million people have been victims of porch pirates in the last year! The total amount stolen for that time frame amounts to $12 billion!

Does It Matter What Kind of Dwelling You Live In?

You might be surprised to learn that you are a bigger target for package thieves if you live in an apartment. According to Security.org, people living in apartments are twice as likely to have their packages stolen as those living in houses.

Want Another Shocking Statistics?

Some people really need to lock their homes. Since we don't live in Mayberry, you should know that 40 million people admit to leaving their exterior doors unlocked while away from home.

Most people adore the Christmas season. You love buying gifts for your family and friends, but it can be stressful. The season is stressful enough with our "To do" list without replacing your gifts because thieves decided to target your house to steal packages.

Don't become a victim. Deploy whatever tricks you need to to make it obvious that you are watching and make it hard for them to get their hands on the things you have bought with your hard-earned money!

KEEP SCROLLING FOR SIMPLE TRICKS TO HELP YOU THIS YEAR!

Whether you are ordering online from a local retailer or a national retailer, most companies that ship your goods have a way for you to track your package. Ensure you note what service will deliver your goods to your home.

Take advantage of the tracking services to see how your packages progress through delivery. When you know the package will be delivered, even if you can't be home, you can do things to ensure those packages don't disappear.

Another great feature of shopping online is that often, the retailer will let you know exactly when and where your items are, so you aren't left in the dark wondering when you have to pay attention to delivery days and times. Take advantage of all of these features.