INDIANA — Recently the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has become aware that there is a new scam that is targeting the area. This scam is unique because it arrives in your mailbox instead of your inbox.

This scam allegedly comes from an executive from a bank in a European country that has discovered a large sum of money that you can claim. Most versions of this scam say that a family with your surname has all died in a tragic traffic crash and you are entitled to receive a large sum of money. The letter has contact information so that you can then begin the process to receive the money. This is a scam and you will end up losing your money and possibly your identity as well.

As a reminder:

• Never share personal information or account information
• Be skeptical of unsolicited offers
• Don’t deposit checks and wire money back with the promise of more money to come to you
• Hang up on robocalls
• Talk to someone you trust. Many scammers push you to make a quick decision.

It is important for everyone to talk to their family about these scams and to have a plan in place should a scammer contact you or someone you love. Because scams have become nothing short of an epidemic, being aware of potential scams is a great first step in protecting yourself from falling victim to one.