Fake FedEx Emails Are Surging. Here’s How to Spot Them in 3 Seconds.
Last week, a small business owner clicked a link in what looked like a routine FedEx delivery notification.
Twenty minutes later, ransomware had locked every file on her computer.
She paid $4,200 to get her data back.
Scammers are flooding inboxes with fake FedEx emails right now. They’re disguised as delivery notices containing hyperlinks that connect you to websites hosting malware. fedex
The emails look legitimate. Professional logos. Urgent language. A tracking number you don’t recognize.
But here’s what FedEx wants you to know: They never request payment or personal information in exchange for releasing a package. fedex
Never.
The 3-Second Hover Rule
Before you click any link in a shipping email, hover your cursor over it for 3 seconds.
Look at the URL that appears.
Scammers use misspelled addresses like fedx.com or fed-ex.com. fedex If it’s not exactly fedex.com, delete it.
That’s it. Three seconds of patience can save you thousands.
Red flags that scream “scam”:
Urgent requests for money to deliver your package. Spelling errors. Excessive exclamation points. Claims you’ve won money. fedex
Real FedEx emails are boring. Scam emails feel exciting or alarming.
Boring is safe.
Your one action for today: Forward any suspicious FedEx emails to abuse@fedex.com fedex before deleting them. You’ll help shut down the scam for everyone else.
Stay sharp out there.