Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Nigeria

Could this be legitimate?

I received an email from an attorney in Nigeria stating I am entitled to an inheritance of 18 million. I can claim 60% and he will get 40%. It states I do not need to be related by blood. I do not know the person who died and I am wondering if this is legitimate? How can I find out? Is there a risk in responding to this attorney? His return address is listed as Calabar, Nigeria.


Asked on 7/30/08, 9:31 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Murillo Pivotal Legal Ltd.

Re: Could this be legitimate?

No, it is more than likely not remotely legitimate. It is normally a scam, like this one http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=48104.

I would not recommend responding or, at the very least, do more research online on these sorts of scams. These scams are very common. Do not be another victim.

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Answered on 7/30/08, 9:49 am
Okey Onyekanma Inns Law Firm

Re: Could this be legitimate?

please do not get involved. this a most likely scam.................. popularly called 4 1 9

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Answered on 7/30/08, 12:33 pm
1st Attorneys Nigeria 1st Attorneys

Re: Could this be legitimate?

This is a scam.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 8:32 pm


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