Inheritance fraud is a growing concern in South Africa, targeting both deceased estates and beneficiaries via scams or forged documents. Common schemes include fraudulent Letters of Executorship (LOE), identity theft, and fake inheritance notifications via SMS/email demanding "fees" to release funds. The Master’s Office is frequently exploited, and scams often target retirement funds and life policies.Helen Du Toit, member of the Association for Savings and Investment South urges the public to be more vigilant)