I received a letter, through the post recently, purporting to be from a Chinese banker (!) He claimed that he had worked for someone called "Charles [my surname]" as his "private investment manager". Apparently this "Charles [my surname]" had recently died and no relatives could be traced. Then ... single account in a Chinese bank ... international people finders failed to find any relatives etc., etc., etc. So, the Chinese banker had decided to take the initiative himself and: "in the process I have been provided with your (i.e. my) details". Wow - my lucky day! He proposed that: "we don't allow this money go to (sic) the Government and work together to legally secure this money etc., etc., etc. He asked me to write back to him using an e-mail address (the only contact details provided) and, of course, he "kindly" requested me to: "keep this communication confidential etc., etc., etc."

I may be missing an opportunity of a lifetime ... but, then again, maybe not(?) ... but I haven't used that e-mail address. I have reported the letter to the relevant authorities though ... just in case it's a fraud .. . surely not?