Also, it's a better idea NOT to call if you're not sure. Several of these have pay-to-call phone numbers that charge astronomical rates, both for connecting and on a per-minute basis.
It's obviously a scam but if you're not sure, contact your LOCAL fedex and inquire about it. It's all computerized so they'd be able to look it up for you. Of course, it looks like you weren't given any details regarding the actual package (ie. tracking number, etc.) so that's another big red flag...
Also, as a general rule, bad grammar/lots of typos is another good sign, such as the needless capitalizing of CHEQUES and in this part:
Finally, it seems as if they're always relying on the same structure, probably because a lack of familiarity with the english language. Feels like whoever wrote that is really fond of the "Note that (insert whatever here)".
It's obviously a scam but if you're not sure, contact your LOCAL fedex and inquire about it. It's all computerized so they'd be able to look it up for you. Of course, it looks like you weren't given any details regarding the actual package (ie. tracking number, etc.) so that's another big red flag...
Also, as a general rule, bad grammar/lots of typos is another good sign, such as the needless capitalizing of CHEQUES and in this part:
Quote:Note that we were not instructed to email you,
but due to the high priority of your package we had to inform you as your
sender did not leave us with his phone number because he stated that he
just arrived Engla nd and he was not on phone yet.
Finally, it seems as if they're always relying on the same structure, probably because a lack of familiarity with the english language. Feels like whoever wrote that is really fond of the "Note that (insert whatever here)".