We've seen it happen time after time. A stranger runs onto a porch, snatches a package that was just delivered and takes in mere seconds.

The theft definitely ramps up during the holidays. In fact, one in four Americans has had a package stolen.

Experts say most thefts happen between noon and 6 p.m. - when most people are at work. If you're expecting a package and won't be home, there are several things you can do to avoid becoming a victim of so-called "porch pirates."

Set up delivery alerts so you know exactly when a package is delivered. That way you can ask a neighbor to grab it for you immediately. You could even arrange to have packages delivered to someone else you trust who's home during the day.

If neither of those options are possible, you can have the Postal Service hold yo

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