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 A Guide to the Latest Email Scams and How to Stay Safe.  Our inboxes are constantly bombarded with emails, some genuine and some harboring malicious intent. Scammers are getting craftier, and staying informed about the latest email scams is crucial to protecting your personal information, finances, and computer security. Here, we'll unveil some of the most common tactics scammers are using today, along with key steps to stay ahead of the curve. Helpful resources are listed below.  Top Scams to Watch Out For: Fake Package Deliveries: Be wary of emails claiming to be from delivery companies like FedEx or UPS. These emails might inform you of a missed delivery or require additional fees. They often contain links that lead to phishing websites designed to steal your credit card information or login credentials. Investment and Crypto Scams: Emails promising high returns on investments or exclusive access to cryptocurrencies are a red flag. These scams exploit the current ...

 This post is about a Fed-ex email and text message scam that wants you to respond to a package delivery notification. See pictures below.  ** Updated ** (01/21/2023) Updated post with a scam text message and additional pictures with a false link provided.  Text message red flags: First and foremost, if your not expecting a package from Fed-ex then you should completely disregard the text and block the phone number. The text message has a legit phone number and is not a VOIP which usually are scams. A legit phone number could easily fool anyone.  However, the link is highly suspect and not a legit Fed-ex text message.  The primary reason is because the link does not show any reference to Fed-ex and how it handles tracking their packages.  1. There are no references to fedex.com with the link provided. 2. The link provided is a random string of numbers and letters. Capitalized and lowercase.  3. There are no sign-up options for tracking the package. The...