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I ve been getting the FedEx text msgs on my cellphone about the 8 items I purchased from Amazon.

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So, tell me what dates u have free and we will book u on our cruise liner right now. However, I get all kinds of scammers calling my land-line such as, Trip Advisors & we (whatever company they claim to b) saying to promote our company we r giving u a free 3 day cruise to the Bahamas & all u have to do is is tell everyone about Me: Uhmmm no thank u. I still have a land-line as well & I use it for business & personal. They do not belong to or represent views of the Federal Trade Commission. Opinions in comments that appear in this blog belong to the individuals who expressed them. To protect your privacy and the privacy of other people, please do not include personal information. The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to.

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Read How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages to learn what to do about spam text messages and how to report them. But there’s a lot you can do right now to protect yourself. Scammers may be turning to text messages as a new tactic.

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Here’s what you should consider before you sign up for a free trial offer. Tip: Some companies offer so-called “free trials” that come with hidden costs.

“I really shouldn’t have clicked on that link!”.

“You said the prize was free, but now I need to pay.

“Why would a link to my package delivery preferences take me to an unrelated website?”.

Hopefully that wise little voice in your head is thinking: But to get it, you have to give them your credit card number to pay for shipping. There, you're invited to take a customer satisfaction survey. In this version of the scam the link takes you to a fake Amazon website. Don’t use the information in the text message. If you think it could be legit, contact the company using a website or phone number you know is real. Tip: If you get an unexpected text message, don’t click on any links. Postal Service.Ĭue that skeptical little voice in your head. In this case, the message says it’s from FedEx.īut they might use the name of another well-known shipping company, or the good old U.S.

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Scammers send a text message with a fake shipment tracking code and a link to update your delivery preferences.

I guess that's why scammers come up with new stories all the time, like a package tracking scam we're hearing about. Maybe someone wants to steal my personal information. Maybe that little voice in your head starts talking to you. You may be skeptical when someone you don’t know sends you a text message you didn’t expect and it tells you to click on a link. Identity Theft and Online Security Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items.

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