Advance-fee scam
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An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is a common scam. The scam works by promising the victim a large sum of money in return for a small upfront payment, which the fraudster claims will be used
Scam letter posted within South Africa
Pigeon drop
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The pigeon drop or Spanish handkerchief or Chilean handkerchief is a confidence trick in which a victim is persuaded to pay to secure the right to a supposed large sum of money or valuable object. One
Advance-fee scam
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Shredded paper, which has been used as a decoy for cash in this scam