How online shoppers are trying to foil ‘porch pirates’


Delivery trucks in Brooklyn on Nov 22, 2024. More people shopping online during the holiday season means more packages, and an increased risk of theft. According to one study, porch pirates stole an estimated 120.5 million packages in the US last year. — The New York Times

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