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Be Scam aware

10/24/2019

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We have had reports of inheritance scam where the victim is told that someone very rich has died and the victim is in line to receive a huge inheritance.

How this scam works:
  • You are sent a letter from abroad
  • The writer claims to have access to a large amount of money from a deceased client
  • You are told you share the same name as the dead person
  • If you respond, they’ll ask you to pay various fees – for example: taxes, legal fees, banking fees etc. – so they can release the money
Protect yourself:
  • Although there are legitimate companies who make a living by tracking down heirs, they don’t do it in this way.
  • If you’re asked for a fees it’s very likely to be bogus.
  • Letters/documents provided by the fraudsters are generally badly written. Look out for spelling mistakes and poor grammar.
For more information on this type of fraud visit Action Fraud


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