A few years ago I received a large legal settlement for injuries that were caused by a drunk driver in a company vehicle. It was a long battle but it was finally settled. I kept it pretty quiet and continued with life as usual, work, eat, sleep, repeat. Paid off my house and truck and got myself out of debt. Didn't really buy anything new or flashy.
Next thing you know people are knocking on my door asking for money. Calling me in the middle of the night with some sob story. How did they know? Could they smell money? How the hell did they get my number?
And then there's my sixth cousin's dog's first owner's ex wife's third cousin twice removed...