CLICKING on a link in text message from someone pretending to be the parcel delivery giant Evri could see scammers steal your identity or money.
That’s the warning from Dorset Police who are encouraging Dorset residents to be more mindful of who they give their personal information out to.
These fraudulent messages typically state that your parcel could not be delivered due to various reasons, such as an unpaid fee or an incorrect address. The message then urges you to click on a link to resolve the issue.
Damian Cranny, Fraud Protect Officer at Dorset Police, said: “Stay vigilant and help protect yourself and others by sharing this information. Let’s keep our community safe from scams!”
Evri scams can look like this Picture: Dorset Police
How to spot the scam:
The link provided in the text message often leads to a fake website designed to look like the real EVRI site. This site will ask you to provide personal details or payment information, which the scammers can then use to steal your identity or money.
Some variations of this scam might ask you to activate something via SMS. Do not reply to these messages, as this could also lead to your personal information being compromised.
What to do:
If you receive a suspicious text, do not engage with it. Delete it immediately.
If you’re unsure about a delivery, go directly to the official EVRI website and use the tracking number you received at the time of purchase to check the status of your parcel.
You can report suspicious texts to your mobile network provider by forwarding the message at no charge to 7726
Additional advice:
Be cautious of texts with poor spelling or grammar, or that ask for unusual information.
Ensure your phone has up-to-date security software to help protect against these types of threats.
If it feels off, it probably is. Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency—don’t fall for it.
I contacted Evri about returning an unwanted item. I agreed for a courier to collect the parcel over the phone but on Thursday, 15th August I waited in all day and no courier arrived as promised. Now I can’t get through to that phone number.
This is still active as i got a text at 7am this morning saying they attempted to deliver but there was a problem with my address so to click the link in the text to update it on the everi site along with a £3.23 fee within 7days or risk it getting sent back as until its paid its not going to be sent on till then.
i am due a few parcels so hovered my mouse over the web addy (but never pressed it) and the address was NOT for everi even tho the text said it was,
so please be careful if you get a text, dont click any enclosed links but go directly so the site, or risk having your bank account emptied.
They give you a tracking number which is non existent
This is still about, received today 5/11/2024.