Delivery Security

Tips for Combating Porch Pirates

Quick, practical ways to make your doorstep less attractive to package thieves.

Use secure delivery

Lockers and pick-up points beat the porch.

Give clear instructions

Ask drivers to hide parcels out of sight.

Add a doorbell camera

Cameras deter quick-grab thieves.

Schedule delivery

Choose times you’ll be home.

Use tracking apps

Grab packages shortly after arrival.

Install a parcel box

Lockable drop boxes secure deliveries.

Ask a neighbor

They can collect packages when you’re out.

Hold at facility

Pick up from USPS, UPS, FedEx, or Amazon.