📦 Parcel Delivery Scam Texts UK — Royal Mail, DPD, Evri & More
"Your parcel is held — pay a small fee to reschedule." Fake delivery texts are one of the most common scam messages in the UK because almost everyone is waiting on a package. This hub shows you exactly what the scams look like and how to check a delivery message before you tap.
📚 Guides in this hub
More courier-brand guides (DPD, Evri, DHL, Yodel, Parcelforce) are on the way — new scams are verified before publication.
Royal Mail Scam Texts
Fake redelivery-fee texts from "Royal Mail" — what they look like, the real sender codes, and what to do if you clicked.
Fake Parcel Delivery Texts
The generic parcel scam template used by fraudsters — and how to tell a real courier notification from a fake one.
Smishing: Scam Text Messages
How SMS phishing works and why delivery scams are the most common smishing bait in the UK.
🔍 Got a delivery text you're unsure about?
Scam URL Checker
Paste the tracking link before you open it.
Phone Number Check
Check the number on the message before calling back.
Never use the link in the message — always track via the courier's official app or website. Forward scam texts to 7726.
⚠️ Paid a redelivery fee or entered card details?
Call your bank's fraud line immediately and report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
I've been scammed — what do I do?
Guides reviewed by the CyberAware UK editorial team · How we verify