FedEx "Delivery Failed" Text Scam — Fake Redelivery Warning
FedEx missed delivery — redelivery scheduling fee page captures full card
FedEx: Delivery attempt failed — recipient unavailable. Your package will be returned in 3 days. Reschedule: fedex-redeliver.net
SMS
Confirmed scam
FedEx scam texts mirror the format of real FedEx delivery notifications almost exactly.
Typical victim loss: $50–$500
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery/shipping fraud median $180
First seen
Jul 2024
Category
Delivery
Attack vector
SMS
Trigger
Panic / Urgency
4 red flags in this message
Fake domain
FedEx only uses fedex.com. No delivery rescheduling via fedex-redeliver.net.
3-day return deadline
Manufactured urgency. FedEx holds packages significantly longer.
No tracking number
All real FedEx notifications include your actual tracking number.
Unsolicited SMS
FedEx texts only if you opt into FedEx Delivery Manager notifications.
What happens if you click
Fake rescheduling form collects address and payment card for 'redelivery fee.'
Phishing site may serve malware on click even without form submission.
Fake FedEx domains used in this scam
4 identifiedScammers register multiple lookalike domains for the same campaign — rotating them to avoid spam filters. Any link from these domains is fraudulent.The only legitimate FedEx address is fedex.com.
4 fraudulent domains identified — consistent with organized scam infrastructure.
Other versions of this message
Scammers rotate wording to bypass spam filters. All variations lead to the same outcome.
FedEx: We couldn't deliver your package. Update delivery preferences to reschedule.
FEDEX ALERT: Your shipment is on hold. Confirm delivery address within 24h.
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Frequently asked questions
Does FedEx text you when delivery fails?+
FedEx sends door tags for failed deliveries. Text notifications require opting into FedEx Delivery Manager at fedex.com/en-us/delivery-manager.html — they never contain payment links.
How do I reschedule a real FedEx delivery?+
Use the FedEx app or go to fedex.com and enter your tracking number. Real rescheduling is always free.
Is there a FedEx delivery fee for rescheduling?+
No. FedEx residential redelivery is free. Any text demanding a fee to reschedule is a scam.
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Check your message →First documented: July 2024
Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery/shipping fraud median $180
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