Why do i have to pay for anything if it is legitimate? I am doubting this is legite.

FROM THE DESK OF MR MUSA USMAN CLAIMS AGENT AUSTRALIAN ONLINE LOTTERY PROMOTION INC WEST AFRICAN OVERSEAS CLAIMS AGENT.

Dear Mrs xxx.
I have received your email and as requested by the bank, I have been to the Liaison office 4hours ago and was able to obtain the Winners Certificate.

As regards to the Sworn Affidavit, I was informed by the court liaison officer that to obtain that affidavit, there are charges to be paid and this includes the following:

1. An affidavit fee of $200
2. Notarization: $200, which will make the affidavit legal and binding
3. Tax Exemption Certificate: $250 which will make your lottery funds non-deductible in your country.

Mrs xxx, because of the distance and time involved, I will advise that you pay the above fees directly to the court clerk through western union money transfer agent nearest to you so that he can process this documents and send same to you and the bank for the bank to release your funds without any further delay. You can use the below payment information:


Receiver: Andrew Collins
Location:London Uk
Amount: $650
Text Question: What For
Text Answer: Transfer

Send me the Ten digit MTCN control number and the senders name and address so that I can forward it to the court clerk and these documents obtained and your funds released to you immediately.

Best Regards,

Mr. Musa Usman
(Regional Claims Agent)
Australian International Lottery Inc.