Fraudlent FexEx bills

[PeeShooter]

I am verrrry careful with my email address and use only aliases, one of which is used at this site ONLY. To that alias I was sent a fraudulent FedEx bill that of course asks you to go to a site to pay the outstanding bill. Seeing it came thru the email address I only use here, I thought I might warn others not to respond to the email and forward it to [email protected].

This is a public service announcement...LOL

 

[Arik]

I had a similar email once that said my package was in La and was being held because its too large/heavy to move and I'd need to pay extra. I replied directly to the email saying its funny how they were able to pick it up from its place of origin and bring it to a La warehouse but couldnt deliver it to me. Told them they can go ahead and keep my package

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[stock1sc]

At least now I know where they got my email from, I've been getting these almost daily now as well, ridiculous!

 

[accessbob]

I had a similar email once that said my package was in La and was being held because its too large/heavy to move and I'd need to pay extra. I replied directly to the email saying its funny how they were able to pick it up from its place of origin and bring it to a La warehouse but couldnt deliver it to me. Told them they can go ahead and keep my package

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And, by replying, you verified for them that it is a live email address. Don't reply to them. Just toss them. That goes for all SPAM and Phishing emails.

 

[Alpo]

I have sent many packages through both FedEx and UPS. Every time I have had to put down both my and the receiver's name, address and phone number. NEVER have I put down an email.

If it WAS legitimate, how would they have gotten my email, to tell me that package was stopped and I needed to give them money? Asking myself that simple question caused me to delete several of these emails.

 

[PeeShooter]

Well since there are so many replies here it's reasonable to suspect that someone has hacked the site and got a bunch of email addresses. Especially since this is the ONLY place that alias of mine exists that was used to send the fraud to me.

 

[accessbob]

Well since there are so many replies here it's reasonable to suspect that someone has hacked the site and got a bunch of email addresses. Especially since this is the ONLY place that alias of mine exists that was used to send the fraud to me.

Or they just generate lists of email addressess automatically via a program. Or it could be something on your computer and not the site which exposed it. Or it could be sniffers in use. Not just a single possibility.

 

[stock1sc]

Or they just generate lists of email addressess automatically via a program. Or it could be something on your computer and not the site which exposed it. Or it could be sniffers in use. Not just a single possibility.

Funny then that I would be getting the exact same emails when this is the only site I use this email for as well.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Also, when you receive pre-recorded messages (on your phone) that indicates if you don't want to receive any more messages "press 9 now". That alerts them that # they have dialed is an active one and they will call again, and again. Just hang up.

 

[gdnagle]

Just contacted FedEx their reply...

"Thank you for contacting FedEx. We appreciate your taking the time to send
us this information.

Here are tips on how to recognize a fraudulent e-mail:
-- The e-mail asks for your personal information or a payment. FedEx does
not request personal information or payments via unsolicited mail or e-mail
for goods being shipped or held.
-- The e-mail claims to be from FedEx regarding a package that could not be
delivered. These e-mails ask you to open an attachment to obtain the
airbill or invoice for picking up the package. FedEx tracking updates for
undeliverable packages do not include attachments. The attachment
contained in this type of e-mail activates a virus. DO NOT OPEN the
attachment. Instead, delete the e-mail immediately.

Fraudulent e-mails are the unauthorized actions of third parties not
associated with FedEx. You can help us make your online experience with
FedEx safe and efficient by reporting suspicious e-mails.

The following types of e-mails will be routed to our fraudulent e-mail unit:
-- Unsolicited e-mails that claim to come from FedEx.
-- E-mails that include attachments.
-- E-mails requesting your personal information.
-- E-mails that request a payment.
-- E-mails that misuse the FedEx logo.

Please note that questions about rates, package tracking and other FedEx
service related questions submitted to [email protected] will not be reviewed
or receive a response. Please direct service related questions to
[email protected] or FedEx Customer Service by calling
1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339."

 

[PeeShooter]

Or they just generate lists of email addressess automatically via a program. Or it could be something on your computer and not the site which exposed it. Or it could be sniffers in use. Not just a single possibility.

I think given the posts on this thread your alternate possibilities are as likely as someone having my same DNA. What kind of program generates random real email addresses or are you confusing that with dialing consecutive numbers on an auto dialer for unsolicited phone calls? Since I joined this forum the last week or maybe a few days longer are the first notifications I have ever gotten about a reply to a thread I was on. If it's something on my computer then why is the only spam I have gotten since I last changed my email address the same and only one others from this site are getting? MY money's on someone got into the site and got some email addresses, this is the only place the email address used for my spam is listed, the ONLY place.

 

[accessbob]

I think given the posts on this thread your alternate possibilities are as likely as someone having my same DNA. What kind of program generates random real email addresses or are you confusing that with dialing consecutive numbers on an auto dialer for unsolicited phone calls?

You really don't know that it is done that way?

How Do Spammers Get My Email Address?

Dictionary programs (brute force programs) are the third means to get spam target addresses. Just like hacker programs, these products will generate alphabetic/numeric combinations of addresses in sequence. While many of the results are incorrect, these dictionary programs can create hundreds of thousands of addresses per hour, guaranteeing that at least some will work as targets for spam.

Yes, it is real and it does happen and it is more likely than your DNA suggestion. If your domain is public, then it is likely to happen.

 

[jlrhiner]

Jeez, nobody ever emails me...............

 

[accessbob]

Jeez, nobody ever emails me...............

Wanna get some SPAM fast? Just put your email address into a forum thread. That'll take care of it.

 

[Coldshooter]

I wonder if the NSA has a good spam filter.

 

[PeeShooter]

You really don't know that it is done that way?

How Do Spammers Get My Email Address?


Yes, it is real and it does happen and it is more likely than your DNA suggestion. If your domain is public, then it is likely to happen.

No actually the information you provided makes it far less likely then my DNA example that they got it anyplace but here. The email address they used is in only 2 places; another country (the most secure host, that's why I use them) and this site; the only one who has used the address at all is this site and only for the, less than 2 weeks, other than that I have not gotten a notification of another post to a thread.

I'm not sure why you're arguing so much about this but to ME it's real telling that that other people from this site got the same fraudulent email as I did. Now your first argument is less likely than someone having my DNA but add the fact that others from this site got the exact same spam as I did...common now. I have 20 aliases, they are spread real thin so I absolutely know where spam comes from.

That's my last word on it.

Some of the most secure systems in America get hacked so it doesn't reflect on the forum or the owner.

 

[PeeShooter]

Just contacted FedEx their reply...

"Thank you for contacting FedEx. We appreciate your taking the time to send
us this information.

Here are tips on how to recognize a fraudulent e-mail:
-- The e-mail asks for your personal information or a payment. FedEx does
not request personal information or payments via unsolicited mail or e-mail
for goods being shipped or held.
-- The e-mail claims to be from FedEx regarding a package that could not be
delivered. These e-mails ask you to open an attachment to obtain the
airbill or invoice for picking up the package. FedEx tracking updates for
undeliverable packages do not include attachments. The attachment
contained in this type of e-mail activates a virus. DO NOT OPEN the
attachment. Instead, delete the e-mail immediately.

Fraudulent e-mails are the unauthorized actions of third parties not
associated with FedEx. You can help us make your online experience with
FedEx safe and efficient by reporting suspicious e-mails.

The following types of e-mails will be routed to our fraudulent e-mail unit:
-- Unsolicited e-mails that claim to come from FedEx.
-- E-mails that include attachments.
-- E-mails requesting your personal information.
-- E-mails that request a payment.
-- E-mails that misuse the FedEx logo.

Please note that questions about rates, package tracking and other FedEx
service related questions submitted to [email protected] will not be reviewed
or receive a response. Please direct service related questions to
[email protected] or FedEx Customer Service by calling
1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339."

That's the exact same response I got.

 

[accessbob]

That's my last word on it.
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Good for you. And maybe it has but unless there's proof, it CAN happen in other ways. Perhaps you've been a Network admin or Email admin for too long.

 

[planojack]

Big Brother or someone is watching us. Twice, recently, I've been looking at something as a potential buy at Amazon. Without making a decision, I switched to this forum and within a few seconds, the item I was looking at came up in the sidebar. Not quite a coincidence. I'm probably in some file somewhere now for questioning Big Brother's interest in my business.

 

[PeeShooter]

Big Brother or someone is watching us. Twice, recently, I've been looking at something as a potential buy at Amazon. Without making a decision, I switched to this forum and within a few seconds, the item I was looking at came up in the sidebar. Not quite a coincidence. I'm probably in some file somewhere now for questioning Big Brother's interest in my business.

No Amazon's really good at staying in front of you till you buy. Try clearing your cookies after viewing on Amazon and see if that helps.