Viral videos show booby-trapped packages, but legal experts warn: homeowners could face criminal charges. Discover safer ways to protect your parcels this holiday season.
Under the law, the homeowner has no liability to trespassers. But there's a catch – and it allows a would-be package thief to ...
A lot of people have seen the online home videos and thought, “Glad that didn’t happen to me.” A mail delivery company leaves a package on a doorstep or front porch. Within minutes or sometimes ...
As AI-generated videos of "porch pirates" are stirring viral online confusion, the real threat of theft still hangs heavy ...
Porch pirates are causing distress in neighborhoods, as recent events show the dangers of taking justice into your own hands ...
A: I have seen some of those videos as well. My reaction is that if someone is stealing from your porch, they should not be able to complain if if turns out to be a booby trap. I also read, if the ...
WRAL's 5 On Your Side breaks down several ways you can protect yourself from porch pirates stealing your holiday gifts.