Beware of fake Amazon drivers in Michigan

In Michigan communities, property thieves may become increasingly active.

The problem of home thieves is nothing new. Since the online shopping boom, theft from our front doors has also increased. However, a new, widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are disguising themselves as Amazon drivers and stealing packages from people’s front doors. In recent months, reports have surfaced from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is reaching Michigan. If there was ever a time to get security cameras, or at least a Ring camera, it is now.

It’s worth noting that Amazon delivery drivers are under a lot of pressure to deliver an incredible amount of packages in a very short amount of time. Many of them work 10 to 12 hour days, crisscrossing God’s green earth on these incredibly hot summer days. To make this situation even more confusing, there’s Amazon Flex. Amazon Flex is part of the gig economy, where people can earn up to $25 an hour delivering packages for Amazon while using their own vehicles. This has made it a little too easy for criminals. They can order delivery uniforms from Amazon, UPS, and FedEx, ironically from Amazon, and no one will think twice about them stepping on the doorsteps of unsuspecting theft victims.

Many of the criminals caught across the country disguised as delivery drivers had an identifying feature. They typically wear medical masks to hide their identities from Ring and other security cameras. Law enforcement is asking you to be extra vigilant when delivering packages to prevent theft.

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