In our neighborhood this fall, a large UPS pachage waited on the porch while the resident went to answer the phone. She told the caller to please hold, returned to the door and found her package missing!
Another person (on the same block!) had her front door kicked in when she didn't answer the doorbell. She screamed, and the guy ran.
Another local scam is a robber pretending to be a cleaning person.
Watch out for each other so we can all have a safe and happy holiday season!