Package Protection Day

During the holidays, it can be difficult to pay attention to all the tiny details that happen and when there is an important package that needs to be delivered, it’s best not to risk it going astray. That’s why there’s a holiday called Package Protection Day, an event dedicated to keeping all of those online orders and gifts safe from package theft!

Package theft has become fairly common in recent years — and it doesn’t help that it’s a difficult crime to resolve. This event aims to show the importance of keeping those mail package orders safe and secure from thieves.

History of Package Protection Day

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.

How to celebrate Package Protection Day

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 honr 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.