Many were quick to spot what appeared to be a zombie incarnation of Cillian Murphy's bike courier Jim, from 28 Days Later, who survived an apocalypse against very steep odds.

As I reported in August, on-demand delivery isn’t working for anyone: not customers, not couriers, not restaurants, and not even the companies that created the apps.

Its network of couriers would launder the cash, pushing it through seemingly legitimate businesses like construction firms in the UK and elsewhere, or using mules to fly it in baggage to Dubai.

Jenny was the victim of a courier fraud by "pretty brazen" scammers, she said.

One retailer cancelled our order but three accepted, and couriers delivered the knives days later without the need for a signature.