Ottawa police have charged two women in connection with an inheritance scam targeting a number of people.

Police said they received nine reports between 2023 and 2025 from people who said they were told they would receive a large inheritance, but only if they first paid outstanding taxes.

Victims were asked to provide money to pay the outstanding taxes with the promise that it would be repaid in full, along with significant returns, once the estate was released.

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The suspects impersonated legal professionals and presented forged documents to make the scheme appear legitimate.

None of the money was returned.

The financial crimes unit has charged 52-year-old Sheri White with:

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Two charges of unauthorized use of credit card da

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