I have had a recent experience of some-one using my address to set up a bank account with Halifax The name looked so fictitious, it made me suspicious and that is why I opened the letter and alerted Halifax about it. I am not aware of anyone claiming that they would be receiving a parcel which should have been delivered elsewhere. Surely the Royal Mail and/or the couriers are wise to these scams and don't just hand over the parcels to some-one loitering outside your door? Don't they ask the person to let themselves into the house/flat first to prove that they at least have access?