fedex virus alert

i received a text message this evening warning me about a certain fedex email that contains a virus. so i looked at the fedex website to find out if its true. here is the statement from the fedex website:

Virus Alert

Be alert for fraudulent e-mails claiming to be from FedEx regarding a package that could not be delivered. These e-mails ask the receiver to open an attachment in order to obtain the airbill or invoice for picking up the package. The attachment contained in this type of e-mail activates a virus. DO NOT OPEN the attachment. Instead, delete the e-mail immediately.

These fraudulent e-mails are the unauthorized actions of third parties not associated with FedEx. When FedEx sends e-mails with tracking updates for undeliverable packages, we do not include attachments.

FedEx does not request, via unsolicited mail or e-mail, payment or personal information in return for goods in transit or in FedEx custody. If you have received a fraudulent e-mail that claims to be from FedEx, you can report it by forwarding it to abuse@fedex.com.

If you have any questions or concerns about services provided by FedEx, please review our services or contact FedEx Customer Service.

here is a sample of the e-mail:

Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:30 PM CET Subject: FedEx Tracking N_2545362053 Unfortunately we were not able to deliver postal package you sent on August the 1st in time because the recipient's address is not correct. Please print out the invoice copy attached and collect the package at our office Your FEDEX Attachment: WD6128922.zip

so beware of opening such mails from your inbox.

source: http://fedex.com/gy/fraud/virusalert.html