(CNN) – With Cyber Monday here, online retailers are slashing prices and customers are grabbing those deals.

Anyone who may be ordering things online should take heed to protect their packages from porch pirates this holiday season.

December is the season of opportunity for thieves as packages pile up outside people’s front doors.

Experts said it is important to take extra security steps so packages don’t go missing.

Amazon spokesperson Richard Rocha said the vast majority of packages arrive without issue, but to help raise awareness about package safety, Amazon is partnering with the National Sheriff’s Association this year.

“We want to make sure people are aware when their packages are arriving to their doorstep,” he said.

Last year, the postal service said at least 58 million pa

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