Fake Delivery SMS – How to Spot Parcel Tracking Scams

Fake delivery text messages are one of the most common scams right now. They often pretend to be from Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, DHL, UPS, or another courier and try to make you click a malicious tracking link.

The goal is usually to steal your card details, login credentials, address, or install malware through a fake delivery page.

How the scam works

• You receive a text saying your parcel could not be delivered.
• The message creates urgency: “pay a small fee”, “confirm address”, or “reschedule now”.
• The link opens a fake courier website that looks real.
• You are asked to enter card details, address, or personal data.
• Some pages also attempt redirects, tracking, or malware delivery.

Common warning signs

• You were not expecting any parcel.
• The sender name is generic or slightly misspelled.
• The message contains pressure words like “urgent”, “final notice”, or “action required”.
• The link preview points to a strange domain instead of the real courier site.
• The page asks for card details for a tiny “redelivery fee”.

How to check the link safely

Never tap suspicious delivery links directly. Copy the URL and scan it first.

What to do if it looks like a scam

• Do not enter your card details.
• Do not click the link again.
• Do not pay any “delivery fee” from a text message.
• Open the official courier website manually if you need to check a parcel.
• Delete and report the message as spam or phishing.

Safer habit

Real deliveries can be checked from the courier’s official website or app. If a text tries to rush you into paying or confirming details through a link, treat it as suspicious until proven otherwise.

Want better protection?

ScanLens helps you check suspicious URLs before opening them. It gives a fast verdict and helps you avoid phishing, fake delivery pages, and other malicious links.