FTC issues Consumer Alert about inheritance scam

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert after numerous reports of people receiving a letter alleging to be from a law firm and promising to split a large inheritance. The offer urges recipients to reach out by email to learn more, which opens the door for scammers to steal valuable information. Please see the full alert here: Contacted about a long-lost relative's inheritance? Hold on a minute | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov).