Holiday Scams: Protect Your Packages and Personal Info

The holiday season brings a surge in online shopping and package deliveries, but also scammers and thieves. The BBB warns of delivery scams involving fake texts, emails, and phone calls, often asking for personal information or payment. These scams can lead to malware installation or credit card theft. Porch piracy is another threat, with thieves stealing billions of dollars in merchandise annually. To protect yourself, track deliveries, avoid unsolicited links, and use official customer service channels. For porch pirates, schedule deliveries for when youre home, use secure locations, and require a signature. Report scams to the BBB Scam Tracker and stolen packages to local police and delivery companies. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.