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Thanks FedEx, This is Why we Keep Getting Phished
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this post was submitted on 20 Sep 2026
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Bad grammar is the hallmark of a scam. THIS COMMENT IN A SCAM, PEOPLE!!! DO NOT READ!!!
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I think you're spot-on regarding those domains. People trying to make things work and fighting (and losing) against internal pressures, making the situation ten times worse.
For years, anti-phishing training sucked most places - I suspect it still does most places - but my previous employer actually got a better one in the last couple of years before I left. Most phishing training just says "Don't click links from sources you don't trust" and doesn't teach you what to look for.
To me, understanding how URLs work is essential. Being able to identify the actual domain is critical, but also at least being able to identify when the parameters start is also critical. But that fails when companies register weird domains or use third-party shorteners and things like that.
The linked article is a fantastic example of the worst legit comms I've seen. Absolutely looks scammy all the way through.