Stolen packages suck, but you can't lay traps for porch pirates | Opinion

Under the law, the homeowner has no liability to trespassers. But there's a catch – and it allows a would-be package thief to ...

AI-Generated porch pirate videos go viral as package theft climbs

Holiday deliveries are stacking up across the city, and so are the viral videos claiming to catch porch pirates in ...

AI-generated "booby trap" videos go viral — but porch piracy in Georgia is costing nearly half a billion dollars

Exploding-package clips on TikTok might be fake, but the financial hit from real porch piracy in Georgia costs nearly $500 million. Police warn holiday shoppers to stay vigilant and skip the booby ...
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Fact Finders: Pranking a porch pirate. Do homeowners face any risks?

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - SimpliSafe estimates 250,000 packages are stolen in the U.S. every day. Homeowners have responded with bait packages that explode with glitter, powder, dye bombs, and foul ...

Exploding porch pirate booby traps can get you arrested

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.
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Can I use a booby trap against porch pirates? What you need to know

Homeowners who set booby traps for package thieves, known as porch pirates, could be held legally liable for any injuries. While homeowners generally have no liability for a trespasser's accidental ...