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I inherited a FORTUNE from someone I’ve never met…I almost dismissed it as a scam but now I’m richer than I ever dreamed
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I inherited a FORTUNE from someone I’ve never met…I almost dismissed it as a scam but now I’m richer than I ever dreamed
Source: The Sun
Published: Jan, 23 2025 11:28

A WOMAN has revealed how she inherited a fortune from a complete stranger after first thinking she had been scammed. Lorraine Gessel, 60, received a whopping £400,000 when an 85-year-old cabin crew member died with no next of kin or will. The lucky mum, who lives half-way across the world in Canada, said she couldn't believe she had inherited a fortune by a mystery benefactor.

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