Email Scams

[Gill1941]

I know there is a section for this but it is rarely used so knew I'd get more response on here.

Over the last two days I've received an email from Evri(?) saying they tried to deliver a parcel and couldn't and would I confirm my address.

Also one from ebay(?) giving me an invoice for over £200 for an ipad order.

Neither of these things apply to me. Is it ok to just ignore?

I generally do but they are more persistent lately.

[barry1010]

Ignore the one from Evri but check your eBay account by logging in from your app or browser, not from any link within the email.

 

[Gill1941]

Thanks barry. Thought that was the way to go but sometimes when they persist you begin to doubt.

I haven't got an eBay account according to them. Probably only bought off them twice ever.

Will just delete both.

[rccatnap]

If you're absolutely sure that you're not expecting anything, then ignore them. Whatever you do, no not click on any links within the emails. Rather, contact Evri or eBay through their Websites directly, quoting any order numbers revealed in the spam/scam emails.

Look at the addresses and domains that the emails come from; I bet they bear no relation to the expected company's normal email address.

I'm currently receiving several emails, purportedly from, Boots, Screwfix and others, say I've won an OralB toothbrush or an Air Fryer. All scams!

 

[newmodarmy]

Two a day is about average for me.. free airfryer to test, failed attempted delivery, etc

[Gill1941]

Sure I'm not expecting anything.

Usually just ignore but getting more of them. Glad I'm not alone on that.

Evri never email when they have something to deliver anyway. I use the word deliver loosely. They usually leave it on the doorstep and go.

 

[Hymie]

If the scammers manage to get a delivery to your address (normally a small expensive item such as an iphone) then someone claiming to be from the courier firm rings informing you it was delivered in error, and someone will be around promptly to collect it – if you hand it back, you will be giving it to the scammers (and you will be on the hook for the cost of the item).