Porch pirates are on the prowl, stealing packages right off your doorstep. While the term "porch pirates" might sound fun, these thieves are anything but friendly. With online shopping on the rise — especially around the holidays — 25% of Canadians have had a package stolen. Although your home or renter’s insurance might cover stolen packages, the deductible could end up being more expensive than the item itself, so it’s only worth using it for high-value packages. To better protect your deliveries, consider a few simple solutions: install a personal parcel box (around $150) where packages can be securely dropped and only accessed with a key, or set up a video doorbell to keep an eye on your porch from afar. For valuable items, you could also have them delivered to your local post office. Lastly, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you can use the newly introduced Amazon Key, a free service in Canada to have packages delivered directly into your garage, keeping them safe from thieves.