Post it on this thread as everyone is just basically taking the p out of op (myself included) but you are actually highlighting something that many people will fall for. (y)
https://www.northstandchat.com/threads/the-scam-thread.378962/
I agree with @jcdenton08 not everything is a scam, I have an inheritance coming to me next week! I can't remember ever knowing the person but hey ho! ;)