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Old 04-29-2025, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy View Post
We were scammed a bit differently but with an apple iphone we never purchased, and FedEx employees had to be in on it. The first part was a social security number stolen from a Subaru new car purchase which was financed. Then an internet credit card was created for the charge. Then the iphone had an address of our house, and we called Fedex at 7 AM, and they confirmed it was out for delivery . . so how would the thieves get the phone?

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And what made you call FedEx to check delivery if you didn't order a phone, and what tracking number did you provide them? They track by tracking number, not address. Doesn't make sense, and too much trouble for an employee! If they wanted something of value they'd just steal it! No need for a convoluted scam like that.