Parcel Scam texts

Always keep up to date with orders and parcels that you are expecting delivery of following a spate of scam parcel delivery message that have been reported.  a text impersonating Royal mail states that a parcel cannot be delivered due to ‘missing or damaged address information’ and then provides a link directing you to ‘update your details’ which leads to a phishing website. 

Also beware of receiving a Whatsapp message from a compromised business account telling you that your delivery has ‘failed’ and includes a link to a copycat Evri website.

Beware scam DVLA email

This email impersonating the DVLA advises that your latest vehicle tax payment failed due to incorrect details.  A link is provided to update your payment details or risk a fine of up to £1000.  It also claims that your details may be passed onto a debt collection agency.

Report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk

Report scam texts by forwarding to 7726

Contact the Trading Standards Service via the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 22301133