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Evri Text Scam

This scam sends a fake Evri courier text about a missed delivery or a needed address or small fee, with a link to a phishing page that collects your card and personal details under the guise of rescheduling your parcel.

Quick verdict

Risk level
High risk
Scam type
Delivery impersonation scam
Main red flag
An unexpected Evri text about a missed delivery asking you to confirm details or pay a small fee through a link.
What to do first
Do not click the link. Track any parcel through the official Evri website or app instead.

What to know first

This scam sends a fake Evri courier text about a missed delivery or a needed address or small fee, with a link to a phishing page that collects your card and personal details under the guise of rescheduling your parcel.

Delivery scams (a form of smishing) impersonate couriers with a believable small problem, an unpaid fee, a wrong address, a held parcel, timed to arrive when you might be expecting something. The link leads to a cloned courier site that harvests your card details and a bank one-time code.

The core pattern to watch for is clear: An unexpected Evri text about a missed delivery asking you to confirm details or pay a small fee through a link. Do not click the link. Track any parcel through the official Evri website or app instead.

Related tricks worth knowing: the Fake Delivery Text Scam and the FedEx Text Scam. For the wider picture, browse the Delivery & Postal Scams guides or run the message through our scam checker.

Scam statistics

#2
fake package-delivery texts were the second most-reported text scam in 2022
Source: US Federal Trade Commission
$330M
reported lost to text-message scams in the US in 2022
Source: US Federal Trade Commission

Tell-tale red flags

  • An unexpected delivery text when you may not be expecting an Evri parcel
  • A request to pay a small redelivery or 'address correction' fee
  • A link that does not lead to the official evri.com domain
  • Urgent wording warning the parcel will be returned or held
  • A request for personal or card details to reschedule the delivery

Staying safe

  • Do not click the link or enter any details
  • Track your parcel directly on the official Evri website or app
  • Forward the text to your mobile provider's spam reporting service if available
  • Delete the message and block the sender

How it usually reads

Example pattern, not a real report
Example pattern: 'Evri: We were unable to deliver your parcel today due to incomplete address details. Please update your information to reschedule: [suspicious link]'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

What to notice: An unexpected Evri text about a missed delivery asking you to confirm details or pay a small fee through a link.

Steps if you already acted

  • Do not enter any more information on the page
  • If you entered card details, contact your bank to flag or freeze the card
  • Change the password for any account where you reused that login
  • Watch your statements for unexpected or small 'test' charges

Common mistakes

  • Do not reply to the message
  • Do not share verification codes sent to your phone
  • Do not download any app the link suggests

Scams like this one

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Fake Delivery Text Scam

This scam impersonates a courier with a missed-delivery text and a link to a fake page that asks for a fee or your personal and card details.

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FedEx Text Scam

This scam sends a fake FedEx text about a held or undeliverable parcel, asking you to pay a small fee or confirm details through a link that leads to a phishing page.

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Fake Customs Fee Text

This scam texts that a parcel is held in customs and a fee is due, linking to a fake page that collects your card and personal details.

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Your questions answered

Does Evri charge fees by text message?
Genuine redelivery is normally arranged without a fee demanded through a text link. A small charge requested this way is a common scam pattern, and any real cost can be checked on the official site.
I am expecting a parcel, so is the text genuine?
Scammers rely on this. Even if you are waiting on a delivery, check the tracking number on the official Evri site or app rather than using the link in the text.
What if I already entered my card details?
Contact your bank right away to flag or freeze the card and watch for charges. Acting quickly improves the chance of stopping or disputing any payment.
How can I report an Evri text scam?
You can report it to your mobile provider, to Evri through its official channels, and to your national anti-fraud centre.

Last reviewed June 2026 · Written & reviewed by the

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.