Porch Pirates get "Played" not Paid....

[peteg59]

This crap is spreading fast, especially at this time of year. Glad to see some ingenious folks aren't taking it as "victims" any more!!!! Enjoy:

[Papa Zook]

I guess package theft is happening everywhere. Our neighborhood has an website app called Nextdoor and someone is always posting that their packages got stolen. Most have started installing the Ring remote camera.

[peteg59]

Good point Randy! Most of the vids online of these modern day pirates are from the Ring doorbell security systems.

Wish I'd have had the smarts to buy some of their stock a few years back....

[Papa Zook]

Good point Randy! Most of the vids online of these modern day pirates are from the Ring doorbell security systems.

Wish I'd have had the smarts to buy some of their stock a few years back....

Pete, the inventor was on Shark Tank and didnt get a deal. It was originally called the Door Bot. You know those guys are kicking themselves for not investing it that deal.

[Papa Zook]

I wonder how many here own a Ring Doorbell Camera? Anyone?

[rhino 2]

I wonder how many here own a Ring Doorbell Camera? Anyone?

I don't have one, But i'm thinking once the bad guys figure it out , The'll just grab the package and not ring the bell...

Also some thief's are going up to the door with an empty package, and then leaving with the real package, So anyone watching will think they left the first package at the wrong house..

[peteg59]

I have old school CCTV around my shop & home, but not a Ring.

Mainly because I refuse to buy a "smartphone", but I'm leaning more & more that way. These Ring systems give a good close~up facial shot of potential badguys/gals, that are more likely to be positively ID'd by LEO. Trouble is once the evil do'ers realize the presence of a Ring, they'll either disguise themselves, or simply tear it off the wall...

[Papa Zook]

I don't have one, But i'm thinking once the bad guys figure it out , The'll just grab the package and not ring the bell...

Also some thief's are going up to the door with an empty package, and then leaving with the real package, So anyone watching will think they left the first package at the wrong house..

Ring has motion detection and infrared detection, so they do not have to ring the doorbell.

I have old school CCTV around my shop & home, but not a Ring.

Mainly because I refuse to buy a "smartphone", but I'm leaning more & more that way. These Ring systems give a good close~up facial shot of potential badguys/gals, that are more likely to be positively ID'd by LEO. Trouble is once the evil do'ers realize the presence of a Ring, they'll either disguise themselves, or simply tear it off the wall...

Pete, a smartphone will change your life...for the better.

This is another interesting option. REMO the worlds first wireless over the door camera.

[desertclassic]

I have the door bell camera with voice, but it also records upon someone approaching the front of the house. I also have a camera in the back as well. The cameras are from the security system I have for monitoring services. I also receive a notice on the phone everytime someone activates the camera. From the phone I can also lock and unlock the front door, turn lights on and off and control the thermostat. This has been a great thing for me especially since we are not always around. 54.00 a month for the service. Jim

[consitter]

If I happen to be home, here is my porch pirate deterrent...

[1dn5up]

How about a king cobra 🐍 under a box 📦 50/50 chance!

[Dockem]

I like this one as a possibility.

[rhino 2]

I like this one as a possibility.

Racist video.......Where are the Caucasian thieves..........​[rhetorical question]

[peteg59]

^....Second or third "victim" was a white/caucasian gal.

Those Twinz vids are vicious, but their "targets" are fully deserving of their pranks, IMO....

[LadyonaMission]

I guess package theft is happening everywhere. Our neighborhood has an website app called Nextdoor and someone is always posting that their packages got stolen. Most have started installing the Ring remote camera.

My neighborhood uses Nextdoor. Last week two dudes got into an argument about a dog pooping on a driveway. The dog's owner failed to cleaned it up so the exchange was heated.

A few days ago a man was verbally attacked on Nextdoor by many of the neighbors because he ran outside with a gun to chase off a woman trying to steal his blow-up Santa. She got out of the passenger side of a truck so he felt the need to be strapped. He didn't fire the gun, just told her that he is always armed and shoots to kill. He posted that he has license to carry which really set some of the crazies off.

[Big Juice]

I wonder how many here own a Ring Doorbell Camera? Anyone?

Since I'm retired and home a lot, I have the latest model of the Ring My Doorbell 9m, from S&W.......it works if they just knock, also!