There are reports of people getting letters from a law firm stating that one of their clients has passed away and that they are looking for the client's heir and that, you guessed it, YOU are the heir! We're sorry to break it to you, but you are NOT in fact, the lucky heir.
This is a scam to get your personal and financial information, like your Social Security Number, bank account routing information and, ultimately, your money!
To learn more about this scam, how to spot and report it, click here.