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State Police warn Western New Yorkers of scam letter promising inheritance opportunity

Posted at 4:03 PM, Feb 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-08 16:03:53-05

The New York State Police are investigating a scam letter that is being sent to residents of Western New York.

Troopers say the letter claims to have been issues from a British bank called NatWest, and promises an inheritance opportunity. Several residents within Erie County have reported receiving the letter.
 
Troopers ask anyone who receives a letter to refrain from responding or providing any information.

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