FedEx Scam?

Craig321 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:04

Just got in and there's a blank FedEx 'missed you' card through my door. On the back, in sharpie, is 'phone 07970xxxxxx to sort'.

It's a mobile number and can't find anything online about it.

I'm not expecting anything. Is this some sort of new scam going around - you phone the mobile number and they try get you to do something? Or claim they're FedEx and charge for "re-delivery"?

muon · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:06

070 numbers are premium rate and not a mobile number. Is it one of those?

Craig321 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:07

Nope, it's 07970

sanaxe1 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:08

Not FedEx but with differnt couriers I've been left the drivers number.

ElliorR · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:09

He probably wants to know if you want your new Fleshlight washed out after he's tested it.

Craig321 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:12

Good one.

londonbairn · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:13

I'd hazard a guess it'll be "there's a MacBook for delivery, need to pay £100 in custom fees, can you give me your card details"

I'd either call the number withheld or call FedEx and ask if they have any consignments at your address

Malevolence · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:35

Craig321 said:
Just got in and there's a blank FedEx 'missed you' card through my door. On the back, in sharpie, is 'phone 07970xxxxxx to sort'.

Dave M · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:37

Were you expecting a delivery, did the card not have a tracking number on it?

If there's no tracking number I'd ignore it.

diamount · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:39

Dave M said:
Were you expecting a delivery, did the card not have a tracking number on it?

If there's no tracking number I'd ignore it.

Yeah, surely you are aware of any orders you/your partner made. If not then ignore it.

Craig321 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:40

Of course. Like I said in OP - I'm not expecting anything, I'm just interested. Also kind of surprised it's a legit FedEx sticker. I guess they nicked a pile from somewhere.

Jono8 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:41

Craig321 said:
Of course. Like I said in OP - I'm not expecting anything, I'm just interested.

post a picture of it (blocking out any personal info of course)

Mr Badger · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:48

Why assume a scam? It could be a nice surprise present for you from an admirer. Or the driver could have gone to the wrong address and it's actually something bought by one of your lovely neighbours. Or maybe you've just been "sleep shopping" on the Internet again...

Get your credit card ready and give that number a call.

Craig321 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:48

Jono8 said:
post a picture of it (blocking out any personal info of course)

Only thing I can find on the number is a name on a dodgy looking 'phone book' site - "Sayers Micah"

Jono8 · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:49

Phone to sort? How odd.

mike gunnz · 27 Oct 2014 at 20:56

Call the number from a work / office phone?

mattyfez · 27 Oct 2014 at 21:01

Not expecting a delivery, check.

Blank form, check.

mobile number scribbled on, check.

Seems legit :/

If in doubt:
Contact FedEx UK By Phone
Customer Services
Tel: 0845 600 0068

muon · 27 Oct 2014 at 22:00

Just phone the local Fedex sorting office. I'm assuming the one on the front is local to you?

dirtychinchilla · 27 Oct 2014 at 22:03

I can never comprehend these threads. Why don't you just call them and ask what's going on?!

Lopéz · 27 Oct 2014 at 22:04

You could always, you know, ring it and find out?