Porch pirates stole $12 billion worth of packages in the past year and a new Value Penguin report says 4 out of 10 Americans have fallen victim to this crime.

Christmas is just around the corner, meaning people are waiting for packages to be delivered. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind people to take proactive steps to protect their packages from theft as a part of the Holiday Scams Campaign.

It's the holiday shopping season and more packages will be left at doors, which could make your items more appealing to 'porch pirates.'