
Inheritance Scam
WHAT IS AN INHERITANCE SCAM?
You receive a letter, call or email stating you've been left a large fortune. However, to have the funds released, you must first pay the administration fees and taxes.
Look out for these scam signs

Be suspicious of unexpected gifts of money and windfalls.

Be sure to research the sender's identity before taking any action.

Correspondence that asks for your bank account details or personal information.

This is a tell-tale sign of a scam.
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