Giving Tuesday was a reminder of all the ways we can donate to make the holidays brighter for our less fortunate neighbors who rely on local charities. Many receive the bulk of their donations during the holiday season. But during this time of giving, the Iowa Attorney General and police are warning there are takers, too. Jeff Greenwood in the AG's office says it's best to stay with the charities you know are doing good work, or at the very least, do your research to find out how new or unfamiliar charities are spending your cash. "We encourage Iowans to give and give generously, but we also encourage them to give wisely. Sometimes they're trying to give money to a cause and it turns out that cause is nothing more than the person on the end of the line pocketing your money," he said. Cedar Rapids Police are also working to protect the holiday gifts you buy for family and friends. They're already receiving reports of 'Porch Pirates,' those who grab packages delivered to your front door. An incident on the southwest side of town was just captured on home security video this week as a man walked up to a home, grabbed a recently delivered package and ran away with it. Officer Shannon Sampson with CRPD Crime Prevention says especially with the weather staying warm, people out walking may be too tempted by the crime of opportunity. "Watch your tracking numbers and if you're not going to be around when those packages are going to be delivered, see if you can arrange for a neighbor to pick them up or maybe a relative to come over and get them," she said.