FedEx delivery scam message examples
Example scam messages
FedEx AU: Customs hold on item 6120 9944 8831. A processing fee of $9.20 must be paid before 6pm today or the shipment will be sent back overseas. Release your item: fedx-au-release[.]example
What gives it away:
- FedEx states it will never send an SMS demanding immediate customs payment or threatening to return a parcel; this message does both
- The link doesn't end in fedex.com, and the misspelt lookalike is doing the visual work of the real name
- The tracking number is bait: type it into fedex.com yourself and the 'held shipment' won't exist
Subject: FINAL NOTICE: delivery attempt unsuccessful. Your FedEx package could not be delivered and is in temporary storage. Confirm your address and schedule redelivery via the secure portal at fedex-mydelivery[.]example. Unclaimed items are disposed of shortly.
What gives it away:
- 'FINAL NOTICE' urgency plus a disposal threat is a stock pressure script; real FedEx updates appear in the FedEx app or on fedex.com without countdowns
- The 'secure portal' is a lookalike domain, exactly the kind used to host fake payment and credential pages
- It names no proper 12- or 15-digit tracking number you can verify, because there is no parcel
How to check a message you've received
Never tap a link in an unexpected message. Instead, paste the text into the free message checker for an instant verdict, or check a suspicious link with the link & website checker. To verify directly, contact FedEx through its official app or the number on its real website — never the details in the message itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this FedEx message real or a scam?
The messages on this page are defanged examples of FedEx impersonation scams — real reported patterns, not genuine FedEx messages. To judge a specific message you've received, paste it into the free Scam Scanner checker for an instant verdict, or verify it directly through FedEx's official app or website.
How can I tell a fake FedEx message from a genuine one?
Genuine messages: FedEx sends delivery updates via the FedEx app or the tracking page on fedex.com; it does not use SMS sender IDs for Australian customers. The examples below break down the tells that give a fake away — unexpected links, urgency, and requests for payment or details. If anything asks you to click a link or hand over information, treat it as suspicious until you've verified it independently.
What should I do if I already clicked a link or paid?
Act quickly: contact your bank, then follow the step-by-step recovery guide at /what-to-do. It walks you through who to contact — your bank, IDCARE and the right reporting channel — in the order that matters most.