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Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam

Inheritance Scams  Another Advanced Fee Scam

Online users, please be on the lookout for fake inheritance emails like the one below, which claim the recipients have received an inheritance worth thousands of dollars. The fake emails are advanced fee scams being sent by online scammers to their potential victims. This scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain a large sum.

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A Inheritance Scam Sent by Online Scammers

From: Sophia Dawson <s_dawson5@outlook.com>

Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2019 8:58 AM

Subject: Re:PTD

For your information

You are the beneficiary to my deceased client who died in-estate to the bequest of the sum of £15,500,000.00 GBP.

If you accept please forward your full names, physical address and your direct cell for the court documentations and so that we can obtain the probate division of court papers required for you to claim the funds from the holding bank. Please send your response to my private email: Sophia Dawson--

sp.dawson@queensqchambers.com

Thanks,

Sophia Dawson

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Jan 12, 2021 at 12:58 PM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
an anonymous user from: Downtown, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Dear Sir,

Is there a virus that can be sent to them to destroy their hard drive??

Asking for a friend!!

These people really need to get a real job.

Ken

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Mar 27, 2020 at 2:15 PM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
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"From: DR.STEVEN MARTINS
Date: Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 11:06 AM
Subject: CONTACT ME BACK ASAP

Hello,

This is to inform you that Dorathy Jackson Of United State Of America died of heart attack few days ago .This your emaill address and the Deposit certificate she gave to me before she died prove that she deposited 10 Million US dollars with the Fidelity Bank Plc in your name .She Willed that you help the needy, the orphanage kids and the widows..etc with the 60% of the money and keep 40%. Therefore Contact me on with your name, address, cell phone number and a copy of your ID to enable me verify and confirm the names written on the Deposit certificate she gave to me before she took her last breath.
I know there are many scams out there but that does not mean that there are no more real donation / transaction such as this so do not be afraid or confused or think that this might be a joke because it is not. If I confirm your details and confirm that the names on the Deposit certificate I will direct you to the Bank Person to get paid of the money.This is not ajoke.

Thank You.

God bless you
Dr. Steven Martins
Call or Text Me: 2348084351775"

Here is another scam.

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Mar 2, 2020 at 7:02 AM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
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"I need your response urgently if your interested
Mon 3/2/2020 7:36 AM
From: GL&P LAW-FIRM - paystation-lotofilaw.com

Dear friend,

My names is Mr. Günter L Gram, I’m a lawyer base in Vienna Austria I have previously sent you an email regarding a transaction of US$9.2 Million left behind by my late client before his tragic death.

However, I am contacting you once again because after going through your profile, I strongly believe that you will be in a better position to execute this business transaction with me. Please if you are interested to proceed with me, kindly respond to my email urgently for more detail.

This transaction is 100% risk free and I Look forward to your response.

Regards,

Mr. Günter L Gram

Email: alan-lawsut.com
Telephone: 43 670 309 9097

GL&P LAW-FIRM
Ballhausplatz 4
Vienna 1010
Austria"

Here is another scam.

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Feb 4, 2020 at 5:39 PM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
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"From: service-joindata.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:29 PM
To: service-joindata.net
Subject: CONTACT ME VIA Barrstevelayton01-outlook.com

I Mrs Diane Kebble,I have been touched by God to donate my inheritance to you for the good-work of humanity rather than allow greedy relatives to use it ungodly way. Contact my lawyer Mr Steve Layton via email;{Barrstevelayton01-outlook.com}
Inform him you are the recipient i have bequeathed $58,000,000.00 (Fifty Eight Million USD) to you ref number; KWILL/28625-360. I have also notified him that I am bequeathing that amount to you by my personal decision I will appreciate your utmost confidentiality in this matter until funds is claimed by you
Good Luck,
Mrs Diane Kebble."

Here is another scam.

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Jan 31, 2020 at 6:57 PM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
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"From: service-joindata.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:29 PM
To: service-joindata.net
Subject: CONTACT ME VIA Barrstevelayton01-outlook.com

I Mrs Diane Kebble,I have been touched by God to donate my inheritance to you for the good-work of humanity rather than allow greedy relatives to use it ungodly way. Contact my lawyer Mr Steve Layton via email;{Barrstevelayton01-outlook.com}
Inform him you are the recipient i have bequeathed $58,000,000.00 (Fifty Eight Million USD) to you ref number; KWILL/28625-360. I have also notified him that I am bequeathing that amount to you by my personal decision I will appreciate your utmost confidentiality in this matter until funds is claimed by you
Good Luck,
Mrs Diane Kebble."

Here is another scam.

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Jan 30, 2020 at 12:09 AM by
Inheritance Scams: Another Advanced Fee Scam
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"From: Mr.Richard
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 5:24 AM
To: Recipients
Subject: Hello:

We have an inheritance fund of £25 Million GBP for you from one of our deceased clients. Kindly email me for more info. Mr. Richard"

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