Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Nigeria
attorney
Hi I got an email from some attorney from nigeria claming I get some unclaimed moeny from someones estate from a driving accident. Lawyers name is Hassan Zaz and associates. Claming they are attorney at law. They want me to email them cak right away. Have you ever heard of this co. And does this sound funny. They calim they are looking for the next in kin of--name removed--to give this money to. sounds not good. Let me no if they are a real deal. Nancy
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: attorney
THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!!! The Nigeria aspect is a dead give away. These scams have been circulating for years. Don't get involved.
Re: attorney
This group is very dishonest and want to steal your money. I personally know of a situation where they got some bookkeeper to "borrow" her employer's money and stole over a million dollars. The bookkeeper went to jail. Stay far away from them. Bill Stern
419 Scam
This email is part of what is known as a 419 Scam for the section of the code in Nigeria which specifically deals with this type of communication and makes illegal this type of fraud. Your best bet is to forward the email to the FBI. The Nigerian government is claiming to be cracking down on these communications - however, new revelations have shown that some government officials are involved in the schemes (through payoffs and bribes), which net millions of dollars every year. My plan of attack is usually to request that the individuals send ME $10,000.00 at which point I will 'consider' their request. I haven't received any money yet but on the other hand they've stopped sending me emails. :)
Re: attorney
dont even think about doin anything whatsoever with this people. I can assure you one thing.............IT IS A SCAM,. Flee from them and please do not look back. They always have sweet stories to tell.