Advance fee fraud happens when a broker or agent will request a fee to get you into a great investment that doesn't really exist. (thecollegeinvestor.com)
This scam is called an advance - fee fraud where you are asked to pay large fees to access a reward. (moneysmart.gov.au)
Protecting a lender in investigations brought by regulators and the authorities in respect of allegations of advance fee fraud. (mishcon.com)