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Inheritance Advance Fee Scam

advance fee

A scammer informs the victim that they are the beneficiary of a large inheritance from a distant relative. To release the funds, the victim must pay legal fees, taxes, or bribes upfront. The inheritance does not exist.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact26@mail.com

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Nedbank or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

unemployed

Limpopo

3 reported
How This Scam Works

Unexpected inheritance news → fees/taxes to release → repeated payments → no inheritance.

Reported Locations
East London, Eastern Cape, South AfricaCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3 reports
Est. R 46 328 lost
First reported 12 June 2024
Last reported 24 April 2026
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