Evri scam texts: how to spot a fake

Scammers copy Evri because millions of people use it. Here's how to tell a fake Evri message from a real one, and what to do if you already clicked.

In short

Evri says it will never ask you to pay or to reschedule a delivery by text or email, and will never ask you to install an app. Genuine Evri texts show the sender as Evri rather than a mobile number, and the only links are tracking links starting https://evri.link/.

Most common fake: Text asking for a small fee to reschedule a missed delivery.

Safest check: Track your parcel yourself at evri.com/track.

Example · fake Evri messageIllustrative, links disabled
Evri: We missed you today. Your parcel will be returned unless you rebook delivery and pay 1.20 GBP here: evri-rebook[.]top/pay
An example fake Evri message with the warning signs highlighted.

What Evri says

Evri says it will never ask you to pay or to reschedule a delivery by text or email, and will never ask you to install an app. Genuine Evri texts show the sender as Evri rather than a mobile number, and the only links are tracking links starting https://evri.link/. Source: Evri

Common fake Evri messages

  • Text asking for a small fee to reschedule a missed delivery
  • Email with a generic Dear Customer greeting and an unfamiliar link
  • Message urging you to act quickly without giving real parcel details
  • Prompt to install an app to track or release a parcel
  • Unexpected parcels sent to you as part of a brushing scam

Evri's real web addresses

Genuine Evri links and emails use these domains. Look at the part just before the first single slash: evri.com is real, but evri-support-center.com or evri.com.account-check.top are not.

  • evri.com
  • evri.link
  • hermes-europe.co.uk
  • myhermes.co.uk

Scammers can also hide a fake link behind real-looking text. Learn how to read a web address.

How to check a Evri message safely

  1. Track your parcel yourself at evri.com/track
  2. Check the text sender shows as Evri, not a mobile number, and emails come from evri.com
  3. Contact Evri using the details on evri.com, not the numbers or addresses in the message

How to report a fake Evri message

Also report it to the official fraud service in your country. See the worldwide list.

If you clicked, paid or shared details

Act quickly. It makes a difference.

  1. If you entered card or bank details, call your bank now using the number on your card, and ask them to block the card.
  2. If you entered a password, change it on the real Evri website or app and turn on two-step verification.
  3. Expect follow-up calls or messages pretending to help. Never share one-time codes or move money to a "safe account".
  4. Report the scam, then delete the message.

More help: Fake delivery texts and customs-fee scams and what to do after a scam.

Questions people ask

Does Evri send messages asking for payment or personal details?

Evri says it will never ask you to pay or to reschedule a delivery by text or email, and will never ask you to install an app. Genuine Evri texts show the sender as Evri rather than a mobile number, and the only links are tracking links starting https://evri.link/.

How can I check if a Evri message is real?

Track your parcel yourself at evri.com/track. Check the text sender shows as Evri, not a mobile number, and emails come from evri.com. Contact Evri using the details on evri.com, not the numbers or addresses in the message.

How do I report a fake Evri message?

Forward scam texts to 7726, free on most UK networks. Forward scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.

I clicked a link in a fake Evri message. What should I do?

Don't enter anything else. If you typed card or bank details, call your bank now using the number on your card. If you entered a password, change it on the real website and turn on two-step verification. Then report the message and delete it.

Official sources and further reading

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