Think Smarter by Kit Harlow
THINK SMARTERABOUT SCAMS
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Money & property

A fortune from someone with your name

A supposed lawyer offers to split an unclaimed life-insurance policy belonging to someone who shares your surname.

U.S. sourceResurfacing scam

What they want

Financial information, fees or both.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

Check through another route.

Do not send money or personal information to claim a stranger’s supposed fortune. Independently verify any genuine estate matter.

Already responded?

Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.

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