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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsis 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.
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
LOL! I got one yesterday that was book length. Don't click. Look at sender's email.
nolabear
Nov 2012
#3
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)1. Phishing or malware
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)2. Don't click on any attachment.
nolabear
(41,956 posts)3. LOL! I got one yesterday that was book length. Don't click. Look at sender's email.
They're tricky, those phishers, but they seem to always have a tell or two.
Stephypoo210
(1 post)4. I'm sure it is!
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!
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)5. Welcome to DU!