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Kali

(55,006 posts)
Wed Nov 21, 2012, 01:13 PM Nov 2012

is this spam?

I got a strange email. I have ordered a couple of things but they have either already arrived or I know they are coming UPS so I am pretty sure this is bullshit but I am also a dingbat so WTF? My email is usually pretty clean, rarely get junk.

from address is strange, body has lots of FedEx logos and graphics but ???

bold highlighting of odd things is mine

from: "Worldwide Express Mail" <[email protected]>

Order: FD-24762590342635
Order Date: Monday, 12 November 2012, 09:42 AM



Dear Customer,

Your parcel has arrived at the post office an November 19.Our postrider was unable to deliver the parcel to your.


To receive a parcel, please, go to the nearest our office and show this postal receipt.


Thank you.



ok after setting up this post and doing those highlights I am convinced. sorry for being a dumbass, leaving for your amusement.



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is this spam? (Original Post) Kali Nov 2012 OP
Phishing or malware hobbit709 Nov 2012 #1
Don't click on any attachment. Shrike47 Nov 2012 #2
LOL! I got one yesterday that was book length. Don't click. Look at sender's email. nolabear Nov 2012 #3
I'm sure it is! Stephypoo210 Nov 2012 #4
Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #5

nolabear

(41,956 posts)
3. LOL! I got one yesterday that was book length. Don't click. Look at sender's email.
Wed Nov 21, 2012, 01:20 PM
Nov 2012

They're tricky, those phishers, but they seem to always have a tell or two.

Stephypoo210

(1 post)
4. I'm sure it is!
Thu Nov 22, 2012, 12:38 PM
Nov 2012

I just got the same exact email, but the shitty thing is I'm waiting for a parcel! Fml until I noticed the shitty spelling!

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