Inheritance scams

We really want to confirm whether you are terminal sick.
ministryfinance002@gmail.com


Scam Email received June 29, 2018 from ministryfinance002@gmail.com

ministryfinance002@gmail.com
ministryfinance002@gmail.com
Email From:

ministryfinance002@gmail.com

Subject:

We really want to confirm whether you are terminal sick.

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ministryfinance002@gmail.com,

Email Subject:

We really want to confirm whether you are terminal sick.


We really want to confirm whether you are terminal sick. – ministryfinance002@gmail.com


Dear Sir/Madam, We are hereby to confirmed whether it is true that you are terminal sick and you empower two gentlemen to came to our office to stand and claim your contract/inheritance funds due to your health condition, as they stand as Next-Of-Kin to you. Further more they provide bank account where this fund will be transfer. As matter of urgency, we told them to call back in three days time (3) and we decided to contact you first to confirmed the genuine of their submission of the letter through you. However, the directive we received is that we pay your compensation of US$2.5 Million Dollars through ATM/DEBIT MASTER CARD or option through your bank account. Note if you do not authorize them, kindly contact us immediately within 7 working days before this transfer will be made to the account they provide on your behalf. Again help us re-confirm the following data below.(1) Your Full Name (2) Your Home or Office Address (3) Your Cell telephone Numbers (4) Your Identification (5) Your Occupation/Age (6) Your Bank account details The moment this information across to us, we have to act accordingly without delay. Regards, Mr.Igwe James Director of foreign operation (CBN) Tel:+234-8083849417 ministryfinance002@gmail.com

The above email is a scam. If you still think is legitimate, but you’re still concerned, then follow these steps:

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  3. Confirm using the information you have found

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