But there are checks you can make to work out if the message is real.

In EVRi's case, that is here: ĮVRi says it does contact some customers by texts with messages that can include tracking links. Instead, go to the official website of the delivery company that is bringing your parcel. If you receive a 'missed parcel' message, the National Cyber Security Centre's advice is do not click on the link. Once installed on your device it can access your sensitive information such passwords, banking details and contacts.' I'm expecting a delivery, how do I tell if it's a scam or if the message is really from EVRi? It adds: 'Spyware is malicious software that secretly monitors your activity. The messages contain links to a page that either tells you to download a tracking app for the parcel delivery, or that your phone is infected with FluBot and you should download anti-FluBot software.' The National Cyber Security Centre says : 'Cyber criminals are tricking UK citizens into downloading a malicious app by sending convincing-looking 'missed parcel' text messages. The linked web page seeks to trick the recipient into downloading spyware-ridden software that will compromise their data and financial security. Watch out for fake texts pretending to be from EVRi (Image: NCJ Media) Why are there scam texts claiming to be from delivery companies like EVRiīy sending the texts, the scammers hope to trick people into thinking they have a parcel coming that they need to rearrange delivery for, so they will click on the link.

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