6
Disguised as a FedEx email, a virus can sneak onto your device. This makes it all the more important to respond to such emails correctly in order to avoid damage and data loss.
FedEx spam: Phishing email with virus content
Millions of spam and phishing emails are sent every day around the world. The fraudsters usually pretend to be large companies or banks. Spam emails are also frequently sent in the name of FedEx.
- In emails purporting to be from FedEx, you are either asked to open a link to track a package or to make a payment for outstanding shipping costs. Some of these emails also contain dangerous attachments such as Trojans.
- It is not uncommon for such spam messages to threaten legal consequences if you do not comply with FedEx’s demands. Please note: The fraudsters often demand small fees, such as $2, to make the whole thing seem harmless at first and gain your trust.
- The fraudsters deliberately use FedEx’s corporate design, including logos and colors, to appear authentic.
- If you receive such emails, you should delete them immediately or simply ignore them. Do not open any links or attachments.
- Recipients of such emails can also forward suspicious messages directly to abuse@fedex.com to inform FedEx of the scam.
FedEx: How to recognize spam emails
The sender can be the first sign of a spam email. Take a close look at the message; often, the sender does not sound like FedEx at all. However, the sender can also fake the email address, so even if the address is displayed correctly, this is not necessarily a sign that the email is legitimate.
- Many spam emails also reveal themselves through spelling mistakes. Large companies usually always use standardized email texts. Spelling mistakes are very unusual here. The senders of spam emails, on the other hand, do not usually take the English language very seriously.
- You should also Google any sentences or text passages that seem suspicious, or the subject line. Spam emails are usually sent out in their thousands, so the scams and the texts used are usually already known on the internet.
- Important: Reputable companies never ask you to enter passwords, PINs, or credit card details via email.
- In addition, you can forward the suspicious spam email to the address displayed on the IsNotSpam.com website. You will then receive an analysis of whether or not it is spam.
