E-commerce is becoming increasingly popular due to the convenience of home delivery, which saves customers frequent visits to multiple stores. However, the downside is the rise of porch piracy. A dad ...

Unlike the swashbucklers of the past, today’s porch pirates target front steps instead of ships — snatching packages whether there’s a porch or not. Package theft surged during the first year of the ...

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If you order anything online, you know the sinking feeling of opening a soggy box. Between rain, splashback from the driveway, and wind, packages don’t stand a chance on an unprotected porch. You ...