Thanksgiving is over and Black Friday is here. Now I’m sure a lot of you will be taking advantage of the Cyber Deals leading up to Christmas day, because, nothings more satisfying than coming home to a porch full of gifts. But on the flip side, nothing’s more heartbreaking than coming home to an empty porch after you were told your packages were delivered.
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This is the time of year we tend to see a spike in thefts, virtual and physical. You have online scammers coming for your credit and debit cards, porch pirates and delivery company employees. Just recently Sheriff Deputies discovered hundreds of unopened FedEx packages in a ravine in Blount County Alabama. It’s frustrating to have to worry about so many obstacles just to buy something. Is this the price we have to pay for convenience?
There are some steps you can take to mitigate your losses. One is to have a security or doorbell camera like Ring or Wyze. Some see these devices as an invasion of privacy, but the way crime is going up in this country, you’d be a fool not to have one. Just don’t put it in your bedroom.
Security cameras are your eyes and ears when you’re not at home. You get instant alerts directly to your mobile device so you know what’s happening in real time. There are tons of videos online that demonstrate how these devices catch burglars, porch pirates and shady delivery drivers. The pros far outweigh the cons.
Pros of owning a Security or Doorbell camera
Most security cameras offer two-way communication so you can talk and listen through the device. Advanced features like sound and movement notifications sent directly to your phone. Social sharing and community support.
- Deter criminals
A criminal may see your cameras and decide it’s not worth the risk of being caught. The certainty of being caught is a vastly more powerful deterrent than the punishment.
- Video proof of criminal intent or Fraud
Prove to the cops that someone stole or attempted to steal your property. Prove that a package wasn’t delivered or that the package was damaged by the delivery driver.
- Protection and peace of mind
Know that your child has made it home safe when you’re not there. Share video online of a crime so that the criminal is now looking over their shoulder and not you.
