How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season

A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from porch pirates.

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How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season

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"Porch pirates" steal billions in goods every year. Here's what you can do.

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Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates

How Consumer Brands Are Preparing for Trump-Proposed Tariffs

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How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

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