Package Protection Day
When unexpected vanishing acts happen on doorsteps, it's a frustrating twist to online shopping, reminding us of the importance of security.
Position home security systems and package protection solutions as essential holiday shopping safeguards, leveraging holiday theft statistics to drive urgency and conversion.
- '8 in 10 Americans hit by package theft'—is your porch next? See how smart doorbells stop thieves.
- Holiday delivery season is here: protect your packages with video surveillance and secure lockbox solutions.
- 43% of neighbors report stolen packages—celebrate Package Protection Day by upgrading your home security.
- From porch to safe: explore delivery alternatives and security tech that keeps your holiday gifts secure.
Package theft that occurs especially during Christmas. In fact, some estimates show that 8 out of every 10 Americans has experienced some sort of package fraud! As the world has changed in recent decades and many consumers do their gift shopping online, there’s even more opportunity for theft. Especially when deliveries are made while no one is at home! Hence, Ring.com, a company that develops home security technology, founded this holiday to help people during the holiday season to keep an eye out on their packages through home security.
Try a Home Security System
One good way to protect against package theft might be to install a home security system. With security cameras, it’s possible to keep an eye out on what the porch looks like throughout the day and be aware of what happens around the home.
Keep Tabs on Package Deliveries
Celebrating Package Protection Day acts as a reminder to double check with mail shipper about the progress for package delivery is. Some people choose to have their packages delivered to their office. Or, some companies now allow for packages to a secure lockbox that requires a code to open it.
Understand Statistics About Package Deliveries
Take a look at some of these acts in honor of Package Protection Day: Each year, USPS and UPS delivered 1.6 billion packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, which give thieves an opportunity to steal, through online orders.Nextdoor.com states that about 43 percent of neighbors all over the country have reported at least one package stolen. According to Next Door, 40 percent has multiple packages taken, 69 percent stated they were too afraid to order online, and 79 percent stated they would ask a neighbor to keep an eye out for their package order. Because of these statistics and the increase in consumerism, Package Protection Day was made to help protect people against package theft and help the Christmas season be safer for everyone.