inheritance scam
Fake bequest scheme
An inheritance scam is a fraud where victims receive messages claiming they're entitled to a large inheritance from a distant relative or wealthy stranger—usually requiring upfront fees or personal information to release the funds.
The inheritance doesn't exist: My grandmother almost fell for an inheritance scam promising millions from a Nigerian prince.
A classic advance-fee fraud.
- heirOne who receives legacy
- estateProperty and grounds
- willFaculty of deliberate choice
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- conArgument against
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- spamspam, junk mail, spam filter, spam folder, bulk mail
- cyberscamsphishing, email spoofing, spear phishing, smishing, vishing
- scamsfraud, frauds, swindle, swindles, con
- mail crimesmail fraud, postal fraud, mail theft, mail tampering, postal theft
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