Home Office Evri warning as police says shoppers 'taken advantage of'

Home Office Evri warning as police says shoppers 'taken advantage of' View 3 Images

The Home Office has issued a stark warning to those snapping up 'bargain' products this Black Friday and expecting parcel deliveries. Scammers are capitalising on the season, impersonating delivery firms like Evri to trick unsuspecting people awaiting their orders. Police say scammers are "looking to take advantage of online shopping and delivery opportunities".

As the festive shopping frenzy looms and Black Friday is just around the corner, the public is being urged to stay alert as delivery fraud hits an all-time high. The Home Office and Evri have joined forces to equip shoppers with the knowledge and tools they need to identify scams before falling victim, by adhering to the government's 'Stop!' cam