Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
The fake FedEx text message is a scam, therefore, recipients are asked not to click the link in it. The fake text claims the recipients' item is detained pending delivery at a central warehouse and ask them to click the link to receive it. But, the link goes to a fake FedEx or phishing website that steals personal and financial information.
Hello [first name], the item fdx-17058798854 is detained at the central warehouse. To receive your item, please visit this link:ocekov.me/dLsHnP8
Hello [first name], the item fdx-17058798854 is detained at the central warehouse. To receive your item, please visit this link:
ocekov.me/dLsHnP8
The link in the text goes to this fake FedEx Express website:
You have a pending delivery. Use your unique tracking code to track and receive your item.Package information:Status:Stopped at distribution hub (outstanding customs charge)Shipping via:Intl tracked courierCustoms fee:$2.00
You have a pending delivery. Use your unique tracking code to track and receive your item.
Package information:
Status:
Stopped at distribution hub (outstanding customs charge)
Shipping via:
Intl tracked courier
Customs fee:
$2.00
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I got one too. Not FedEx but similar. Stated as below...hello ***: Your item lPS_*** is detained in the distribution warehouse . Go to our system to get your order: egasuv.me/WT18otII have removed my name and phone number, but very similar type of deal. Came from a Quebec area code under the Subject line “333Serviceinfo”
yes,me too by the number 1(959)200-9095
Just got one of these today. Did not click on the link but came here instead. Thanks for the warning.
