Quick Tip: Scammers are sending fake texts that appear to be from FedEx

ByJason Knowles and Ann Pistone WLS logo
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Quick Tip: scammers are sending fake texts that appear to be from FedEx
Here's how to avoid falling for phony texts from scammers.

You might have gotten a text recently that appeared to be from FedEx, asking what your delivery preference is.

That text was fake: here's a quick tip on how to deal with phony texts.

The Better Business Bureau has sent out an alert, saying FedEx will never send out a text like this. The texts asks individuals to set preferences, for personal information or for money.

FedEx is not sending these texts. So if you get this, don't click on the link, and delete the text immediately.