SCAMARAMA is back on high alert, and this time, it's all about smishing. Experian's recent report highlights a surge in scams targeting individuals and businesses, and Evri, a major delivery company, is at the forefront of this fight.
They've reported a near 200% increase in scam messages impersonating them! These "smishing" texts try to trick customers into clicking on malicious links that lead to fake websites.
The scammers are getting more sophisticated, too. These fake websites can look just like Evri's real site, cleverly designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Here's how to spot a fake Evri text:
- Grammar Gremlins: Keep an eye out for poorly written messages with typos and grammatical errors.
- Dear Nobody: Scammers love generic greetings like "Dear Customer" instead of using your name.
- Suspicious Sender: The email address might be slightly off from the real Evri address, with a misspelling or different format. Legitimate Evri emails come from @evri.com. Text messages won't show a phone number.
- Clickbait: Evri never asks for payment or includes links in their text messages besides those from Vislink.
Empowering Yourself Against Scams:
- Don't click on suspicious links! If you're unsure, contact Evri directly to confirm a delivery or issue.
- Verify sender information. Check the email address or text message details for inconsistencies.
- Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.
By staying vigilant, we can all help shut down these scams and keep our personal information safe.
Remember, if you suspect a scam text message, report it to Evri and the authorities.
We'll keep you updated on the latest scams doing the rounds, so stay tuned to SCAMARAMA!
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| Evri scam text screenshot |
