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This invention is a secure and portable apparatus and is of parcel bag-type receptacle that can be placed for a limited time, outside a front-door or place of access to a mail carrier. The apparatus can be securely connected to a pre-existing doorknob of the front door or pre-existing door handle on

This invention is a secure and portable apparatus and is of parcel bag-type receptacle that can be placed for a limited time, outside a front-door or place of access to a mail carrier. The apparatus can be securely connected to a pre-existing doorknob of the front door or pre-existing door handle on or near the front door for a mail carrier to deliver a package, lock up the parcel bag, so that only the resident or authorized recipient can access the parcel upon their return. The locking mechanism in the parcel bag is one-way, thereby, once locked; even the package delivery person will not be able to access the package. The secure storage system neither damages nor requires any permanent alterations to the property structures at or near the front-door. It is portable and can be carried along during one's travel.

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1. A system for securely receiving or exchanging a parcel at a residence or any place of stay comprising: an attachment having a first tamper-proof cable connected to the attachment and configured to secure the attachment to an existing doorknob or door handle, said attachment enclosed in a tamper-p

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A system for securely receiving or exchanging a parcel at a residence or any place of stay comprising: an attachment having a first tamper-proof cable connected to the attachment and configured to secure the attachment to an existing doorknob or door handle, said attachment enclosed in a tamper-proof housing;a door handle locking mechanism located in said tamper-proof housing, wherein the door handle locking mechanism is configured to secure the attachment to the doorknob or door handle to prevent removal of the attachment from the doorknob or door handle;a door handle unlocking mechanism integrated with the door handle locking mechanism, wherein the door handle unlocking mechanism is configured to release the attachment from the doorknob or door handle to allow removal of the attachment from the doorknob or door handle;a second tamper-proof cable connected to the tamper-proof housing;a parcel bag connected to the second tamper-proof cable;a parcel locking mechanism attached to the parcel bag, wherein the parcel locking mechanism is configured to lock and prevent the parcel bag from opening; anda parcel unlocking mechanism integrated with the parcel locking mechanism, wherein the parcel unlocking mechanism is configured to unlock the parcel locking mechanism and allow the parcel bag to open. 2. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein said system is portable and can be attached or detached and does not require any frame or mounting bracket assembly for its operation. 3. The system as recited in claim 1, further including an audible intrusion alarm that sounds to deter any unauthorized tampering or forceful entry or actions to retrieve contents of the parcel bag, wherein the audible intrusion alarm is integrated with the tamper-proof housing and the parcel bag. 4. The system as recited in claim 1, wherein said parcel unlocking mechanism includes an electronic system for identifying an authorized individual and opening. 5. The system as recited in claim 4, wherein said electronic system includes an RFID for identifying the authorized individual and opening. 6. The system as recited in claim 4, wherein said parcel unlocking mechanism includes a wireless receiver. 7. A method for securely receiving a parcel, comprising: providing a doorknob locking assembly configured to securely connect to a door handle or a doorknob;providing a tamper-proof parcel bag;providing a cable assembly for connecting the doorknob locking assembly to the door handle or doorknob, and connecting the parcel bag to the doorknob locking assembly; andproviding a locking mechanism attached to the tamper-proof parcel bag, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to prevent the opening of a sealed parcel bag by any unauthorized individual. 8. The method as recited in claim 7, wherein, the doorknob locking assembly can be connected to the doorknob or the door handle, and disconnected from the doorknob or door handle only by authorized individuals. 9. The method as recited in claim 8, wherein the cable assembly includes a door handle cable integrated with the doorknob locking assembly and oriented in such a way so as to wrap around or connect to the door handle or the doorknob to minimize movement of the door handle cable in relation to the door handle or the doorknob, thereby preventing the removal of the doorknob locking assembly from the door handle or the doorknob. 10. The method as recited in claim 9, wherein a stem integrated with the doorknob locking assembly reduces exposure of the door handle cable to tampering. 11. A device for securely receiving a delivery, comprising: a first securing cable, wherein the first securing cable is oriented at a first end to fit around a doorknob or door handle such that it cannot be dislodged therefrom;the first securing cable connected to and protected by a doorknob security enclosure at a second end, said doorknob security enclosure including a doorknob security lock integrated with the doorknob security enclosure;the doorknob security enclosure attached to a secure delivery receptacle via a second securing cable; anda security device attached to the secure delivery receptacle, wherein the security device is configured to prevent unauthorized access to the secure delivery receptacles. 12. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 11, wherein said second securing cable is comprised of two parts with complimentary parts of a lock securing said two parts. 13. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 12, wherein said complimentary parts include an RFID. 14. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 11, wherein said secure delivery receptacle is a tamper-proof bag made of a rugged material. 15. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 11, wherein said doorknob security lock includes a locking gear and a release mechanism which releases said doorknob security enclosure from said doorknob or door handle. 16. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 15, wherein said doorknob security lock includes an RFID configured to operate the release mechanism. 17. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 15, wherein said doorknob security lock includes a lock and key combination configured to operate the release mechanism. 18. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 15, wherein said doorknob security enclosure includes a doorknob or door handle tampering guard. 19. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 15, further comprising a speaker and an alarm integrated within the doorknob security enclosure, wherein the speaker is operatively connected to the alarm. 20. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 19, wherein said alarm notifies a receiving device upon activation. 21. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 11, wherein said security device lock automatically by the placement of a delivery in said secure delivery receptacle. 22. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 11, further comprising a messaging pouch attached to said secure delivery receptacle. 23. A device for securing a delivery, comprising: a delivery receptacle including at least one receptacle port; said delivery receptacle including an individual security cover for said receptacle port;said individual security cover including a locking mechanism configured to lock the individual security cover onto the receptacle port once an item is placed inside said receptacle port;said individual security cover configured to be unlocked by an unlocking mechanism integrated with the individual security cover;said delivery receptacle connected to a doorknob security apparatus via a first security cable; andsaid doorknob security apparatus including a retractable second security cable attached to the doorknob security apparatus, said second security cable removably securing said doorknob security apparatus to a doorknob or a door handle. 24. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 23, wherein said unlocking mechanism is configured to unlock the individual security cover wirelessly. 25. The device for securing a delivery as recited in claim 23, further comprising a messaging pouch attached to said delivery receptacle.