PCN text scams are fraudulent messages claiming you have an unpaid parking fine, designed to steal financial details via malicious links. Real PCNs are never issued via text; they are only delivered as physical tickets or official letters. If received, do not click, delete immediately, and forward the message to 7726.
About the Scam
- Common Phrases: "Your parcel could not be delivered," "Action Required," or "Redelivery fee needed".
- Malicious Links: Clicking leads to a cloned website designed to steal your information.
- Urgency: Creating panic to make you act quickly without thinking.
A Sample
Protect Yourself
- Ignore and Delete: If you are not expecting a parcel, or the message seems suspicious, delete it immediately.
- Check Directly: Go to the official Evri website to track your parcel, rather than clicking links in text messages.
- No Payments: Evri will never ask for payment to redeliver a parcel.
- Report: Forward suspicious messages to 7726.
If you entered your details, contact your bank immediately.