There was a 13 per cent increase in parcel theft in Melbourne from 2020 to 2021.

Unsurprisingly, more people than ever have been getting parcels delivered on the back of an pandemic-driven online shopping increase.

CouriersPlease CEO Richard Thame told Tom Elliott there were simple measures people could follow to decrease their own chance of falling victim!

Press PLAY below to hear his advice!

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