Home
FacebookTwitterSearchMenu
  • Subscribe
  • Subscribe
  • News
  • Features
  • Knowledge Library
  • Columns
  • Customs
  • Jobs
  • Directory
  • FX Rates
  • Contact us
    • Contact us
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Send us news
    • Editorial Guidelines
Logistics

Global logistics major victim of e-mail scam

01 Sep 2013 - by Staff reporter
0 Comments

Share

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • E-mail
  • Print

Global logistics major victim of e-mail scam
FedEx Global has fallen victim to an email scam.
According to online site ‘Handy Shipping Guide’, the email was forwarded to its UK office.
It claims goods failed to be delivered and they should open the mail attachment for details.
The form in this case states (including the spelling and grammatical errors):
FedEx GLOBALFedEx Notification
Our company`s courier cann`t make the delivery of package.
REASON: Wrong postal code
DELIVERY STATUS: sort order
SERVICE: One-day shipping
NUMBER OF package: 4OFEQMFWK0
FEATURES: No Open the enclosed file for details.
An extra information: If the package isn`t received within 15 working days we will have the right to claim compensation from you for it`s keeping in the amount of $3.33 for each day of keeping of it.
Thank you for using our service. FedEx Global
Handy Shipping Guide cautions that if anyone is subjected to this type of scam, don’t open it. Check the website of the carrier for details of where to forward the e mail for investigation, in this case abuse@fedex.com.

Sign up to our mailing list and get daily news headlines and weekly features directly to your inbox free.
Subscribe to receive print copies of Freight News Features to your door.

Houthi rebels strike commercial vessels

Sea Freight

The latest attacks at the weekend come after the US Central Command observed four ballistic missile launches on Friday.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Debt repayments chew up funds for rail network overhaul

Logistics
10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Trade in DBN and Richards Bay on an upward trajectory

Africa

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, through its various forums, remains committed to promoting trade and investment in the city.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Saps seizes counterfeit goods worth R400m

Domestic

Multiple police operations have led to arrests and the seizure of illicit goods across the country.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Ambitious plan to transform African digital ecosystem

Africa

Cooperative agreement aims to help create a critical mass of Africans proficient in Fourth Industrial Revolution skills.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

MoU with Mozambique bulks up citrus muscle down south

Africa

“It is not about the number of growers, but about the future possibilities.” – Tertius Strauss, sector representative.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Outa wins court battle against Nersa and Karpowership

Domestic

Energy regulator presents an eleventh-hour settlement agreement to civil rights organisation.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Air cargo market heads for double-digit growth

Air Freight

The highest y-o-y spot rate increase in May was +110% on the Middle East-Central Asia to Europe corridor due to the Red Sea disruption.

10 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Cargo scanning at Beitbridge continues to slow cross-border trade

Border Beat
07 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Route to boost road safety

Logistics

Better relationships between fleet managers and drivers lead to safer roads, improved cargo protection and staff well-being.

07 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Maputo port receives ISO nod for management processes

Imports and Exports

“This is just the beginning of a continuous journey of improvement and innovation.” - Osório Lucas.

07 Jun 2024
0 Comments

Maersk revises outlook as Red Sea crisis hikes rates

Logistics

“Demand and supply imbalance has had an immediate and profound impact on freight rates.”- Vincent Clerc.

07 Jun 2024
0 Comments
  • More

FeatureClick to view

Sea Freight May 2025

Border Beat

Fuel-crime curbing causes tanker build-up at Moz border
Yesterday
Border police turn the tide on illegal crossings
29 Apr 2025
BMA officials arrested for enabling illegal immigration
24 Apr 2025
More

Featured Jobs

New

Transport Clerk (DBN)

Tiger Recruitment
Durban (New Germany)
09 May
New

Operations’ Coordinator

Brinks Security PTY LTD
Johannesburg
09 May

Cost Estimator - Durban North

Lee Botti & Associates
Durban
07 May
More Jobs
  • © Now Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Freight News RSS
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Send us news
  • Contact us