Is This FedEx Email a Scam? How to Tell
FedEx scams involve fake delivery notification texts, customs fee scams, and phishing emails about package holds designed to steal personal and payment information.
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Delivery notification phishing texts
Customs fee payment scams
Package hold phishing emails
FedEx account verification scams
Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating FedEx. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“FedEx: Your package is being held. Pay the $3.99 customs fee to release: fedex-customs.com”
“FedEx: Delivery attempted. Reschedule at fedex-delivery.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Small fee requests to release packages
- Texts from non-FedEx numbers about deliveries
- Links to non-fedex.com websites
- Customs fees for domestic shipments
Legitimate FedEx Contact Info
Visit fedex.com or call 1-800-463-3339 for tracking. FedEx does not request customs fees via text message.
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