Were your holiday deliveries stolen? What you can do about porch piracy
LA TimesRetailers and delivery companies have been trying to combat the theft of delivered packages in a variety of ways. If this has happened to you, then count yourself among the unlucky group of shoppers who fall victim to package thefts — or porch piracy, as it’s commonly known. The FBI’s figures do show burglary offenses and larceny-theft — a category that includes shoplifting, pickpocketing and instances of package theft — have decreased overall in the last 20-plus years. Shah, from Extend, said retailers are often trying to determine if customers are telling the truth, and looking at things like the shopper’s prior history of reporting stolen packages to determine how they should respond. “It’s a bit of a headache for all parties involved.” Ben Stickle, a criminal justice professor at Middle Tennessee State University and a leading expert on the topic, said retailers are generally willing to replace stolen packages, which might be driven by a desire to maintain their brand reputation and customer loyalty.
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