Are there any DPD scams at the moment?

Are there any DPD scams at the moment?

DPD said: ‘We continue to stress that only emails sent from one of three DPD email addresses are genuine, these are dpd.co.uk, dpdlocal.co.uk and dpdgroup.co.uk. ‘With texts, we advise consumers to double check the links within the notifications to confirm that they are legitimate.

Does DPD text before delivery?

DPD will send delivery updates by text. You’ll get a text: the day before the delivery, including tracking information and an the option to rearrange. on the morning of the delivery – you’ll get a one-hour scheduled delivery time (e.g. between 12.24 and 13.24) and the name of the DPD driver.

Can you get scammed through text?

These phishing attempts first started out as phone calls and emails, but now cybercriminals can also reach you via SMS (text message) through a popular phishing scam dubbed “smishing.” “A good general rule of thumb for a text from someone you don’t know is to just ignore it or delete it,” says Stephen Cobb, senior …

How do I know when my DPD will deliver?

When will my parcel arrive?

• You will receive your one hour window on the day of delivery once the driver has scanned all the parcels onto the van, this is usually by 12 noon.
• Enter your reference number and postcode on this page to see all your options.

Do DPD delivery a day early?

DPD delivery before 10:30AM is also available if you need your parcel arriving at an earlier time. This is a quicker timed delivery service so if you’ve got any important parcels that you need to send urgently then DPD will ensure that the delivery standards are met.

Does DPD give you a time slot?

DPD has become the first parcel carrier to provide customers with a one hour window for their home deliveries. Shoppers who buy from retailers shipping with DPD can receive a free SMS or email giving them a precise one hour window in which the driver will arrive.

What happens when you forward a text to 7726?

When you receive a spam text message on your phone, forward that text to the shortcode 7726 (which spells “SPAM”). You’ll then receive an automated message from your wireless carrier, asking you then to enter the phone number from which the spam text was sent.

What happens if you reply to a spam text?

Directly replying to a spam text message lets a spammer know that your number is genuine. What happens next? They can sell your phone number to other spammers who might bombard you with promises of free gifts and product offers.