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From: Claire McConnell [mailto:inquiry@efs-ukltd.com]
Sent: 05 November 2010 14:23
Subject: Client Services Inquiry.
This is a confidential message from Equinox Financial Services: private
consulting firm in London, United Kingdom.
We are conducting a standard process investigation on behalf of Lloyds
TSB Private Bank Plc, the private banking arm of the international
banking conglomerate.
This investigation involves a client who shares the same surname with
you and also the circumstances surrounding investments made by this
client at Lloyds TSB Private Bank Plc.
The client died in intestate and nominated no successor in title over
the investments made with the bank. The essence of this communication
with you is to request you provide us information/comments on any or all
of the issues:
1-Are you aware of any relative/relation who shares your same name whose
last known contact address was Brussels Belgium?
2-Are you aware of any investment of considerable value made by such a
person at the Private Banking Division of Lloyds TSB Private Bank Plc?
3-Can you establish beyond reasonable doubt your eligibility to assume
status of successor in title to the deceased?
It is pertinent that you inform us ASAP whether or not you are familiar
with this personality that we may put an end to this communication with
you and our inquiries surrounding this personality.
You must appreciate that we are constrained from providing you with more
detailed information at this point. Please respond to this mail as soon
as possible to afford us the opportunity to close this investigation.
Thank you for accommodating our enquiry.
Claire McConnell
Tel/Fax: 00 44-7039-408-919
claire.mcconnell@consultant.com
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com [mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Hodson
Sent: 16 November 2010 07:51
Subject: RE: Frank D Young
Further
to an enquiry message you received from Claire McConnell concerning a deceased
client that you both share the same last name with; I wish to thank you so much
for the response, the information provided and your effort so far in this
matter I am indeed very grateful.
I
respectfully request that you keep the contents of this letter confidential and
respect the integrity of the information you come by as a result. I contact you
independently of our investigation and no one is informed of this communication.
Since his
death; we have made several attempts to reach any of his surviving relative by
going through electoral rolls, birth, marriage and death certificates, country
representatives and embassies and numerous other sources but we have not been
able to find anyone that can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they are
related to the decease.
We have
actually exhausted our list, budget and reached a cul-de-sac. I must inform you
that it has been a very exhausting exercise.
The only
option left is for us to provide a next of kin with the same last name as the
deceased client or the estate will be transferred to HM Revenue & Customs.
There is a deadline already and if we are not able to present anybody before
the stipulated deadline the estate and most importantly the fund will released
to the guardianship of the crown (HM Revenue & Customs).
Do you
have a valid identification that can prove your identity as Gerald Young?
Kindly
let me know as there is a window of opportunity that will be beneficial to both
of us.
Once I
receive a positive signal from you, further details will be forwarded to you.
Kind
regards,
Nicholas
Hodson,
Chief
Investment Officer,
Lloyds
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com [mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Hodson
Sent: 17 November 2010 11:47
Subject: RE: Frank D Young?
Thanks for the prompt response. A copy of your passport is good enough but note
that you do not need to send it to me as it will only be required of you to do
so by the relevant department once you put in your application for claims.
Please see below some information about him we have on file.
1) Full name of deceased: Frank Daniel Young
2) Last known address: No: 2 Wezzembeek
Oppem, (Avenue Des Fluers), Stokkel, Brussels ,
Belgium
3) Age at time of death: 72 years
4) Deceased mothers maiden name: Alonso
5) Date of birth of deceased: October 1st 1931.
6) Country of birth: Belgium
We have carried out an extensive investigation to find a surviving next of kin
all to no avail. Like was previously stated I wish to put you as the possible
next of kin to the late client. You both have the same last name and there is a
possibility that you are in some way related.
According to the United Kingdom act concerning intestacy, funds and estates
that are unclaimed due to intestacy " a situation where the owner dies
without a valid will" the next in line to succeed as the administrator or
administratix will either come from a family member ,wife, offspring or even
distant relative.
I will support you with the relevant documents needed to make the claim a
success, there is no risk to you whatsoever and every stage of the process will
be carried out under a legitimate framework.
Please kindly treat this matter with utmost confidentiality.
Kindly confirm receipt of my mail so I can initiate the application process.
Kind regards,
Nicholas Hodson
Fax: 00 44 20 706 055 10
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com [mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Hodson
Sent: 17 November 2010 13:37
Subject: RE: Frank D Young??
Thanks for your email. Firstly, I want to thank you for the prompt response and
your positive disposition towards assisting me in this mutual beneficial
transaction. Your role basically is to be the possible next of kin to the late
Frank Young.
I will support you with all the necessary documents needed to finalise the
claims. Every stage of the process will be done under a legitimate framework
and I am very sure that if you follow my instructions properly we will finalise
the claims without any hitch.
Note that
I am a seasoned banker who knows the intricacies involved in this matter.
Therefore, I would handle all aspects with my bank to release these funds in
your favour and for the funds to leave here to your bank account as swiftly as
possible.
Find attached to this email a letter with further update, kindly review. I am
in the process of putting the necessary documentation together to back the
Inheritance claim application. These documents will include the
following:
1. Certificate of Deposit - which I already have in my possession
2. Last
Will & Testament of the deceased - prepared, backdated and notarized by an
attorney
3. Death
Certificate of the deceased.
I need
you to send me your details as requested below, so I can put the documents
together and update the clearance file of the deceased:
First
Name:
Middle
Name:
Surname:
Date of
Birth:
Residential
Address:
Phone:
Fax :
Kindly
send all details requested above immediately. I should be able to get all
documents concluded within a couple of days, and I will immediately send to you
as an email attachment.
I await
your urgent response for us to proceed further and do try to send down all the
required information immediately. Rest assured that everything would go fine
and that you would definitely be paid these funds if you listen to me and
follow all my instructions religiously.
Kind
regards,
Nicholas Hodson
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Dear Gerald Young,
I will state the very crucial issues here as I have to leave the office to attend to personal
matters. You see, my daughter has recently taken ill and was admitted in the hospital this
morning for further medical care. I will need for us to conclude this project in the shortest
possible time, so I can be in a position to give her fullest attention and provide her with
The best facilities I will be able to afford. What I tell you below, I have told you already,
but I restate here again for the avoidance of doubt or confusion.
In everything one does with another: there must be a meeting of minds. In Latin, it's
called "consensus ad idem". A meeting of minds without us both seeing and assessing the
situation through the same lenses there cannot and will never be success or progress. So
please leave your mind and your heart open to assess our operations with a brave and
transparent heart.
I will be the "primus inter pares"; this again is Latin meaning first amongst equals. I need
for you to follow my every instruction and do exactly as I say. You should let me direct
this project for us to have success. It is when there is no leadership and no meeting of
minds that there are problems. Remember this always. My first concern is security. I
mean getting this project behind us with no backlash. Nothing good comes easy but
planning and strategy integration and efficient modus operandi help more than a little.
The file relating to this case is under my care not only in my capacity as project manager
but also as the departmental head. The detail of this project is known only to Lloyds TSB
Private Ltd and the administrative department of the bank. All our clients and their status
are updated on a fortnightly basis. Every few days, the admin department asks me for a
status report on the activities of the cases under my care. I am not obliged to give detailed
reports but I must give them basic information.
I have filed in a report signaling that Mr. Frank's next of kin has been identified and
The title passed on. Thus, I and I only, have knowledge as to what is going on with Mr.
Frank files. The risk element is now zero. This is guaranteed.
You must understand what we stand before, we are about to make a lot of money for
ourselves and for every time one makes significant progress in life there is a price to Pay,
As you should understand, this project is not a deviation from that natural law. As agreed,
we shall share the proceeds of this transaction equally, which is 50% each. It is also my
suggestion that we keep record of any expenses we incur within this process. Once the
transaction is completed, and funds in your possession, we will first settle all calculated
expenses, before proceeding to share the amount equally as agreed. I have ensured due to
the allowances of private banking that there is as little documentation about this project
as possible. I do not think having documents flying around is the best way to commence,
execute and conclude this project. Things are best done this way.
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The security firm which presently holds the funds in Madrid, Spain, is a very private
firm. They are affiliated with only top banks, sensitive firms and multi-nationals. They
are private and exclusive. They are the only company that has the legitimacy to have
assisted Lloyds TSB Private Banking with this sort of project. They are a security deposit
accepting firm working only on instructions from officials like myself. They accept no
private deposits and all deposits are made on behalf of private citizens. They will not
accept any deposit from a private individual except under special circumstances. Upon
instructions from Lloyds TSB Private Banking, the security firm will immediately release
the funds to you.
I wish to repeat myself in unequivocal terms: this is a private and confidential
arrangement involving only me and you knowing the full and complete details.
The success of this project is contingent on Confidentiality and Trust. I have worked in
the banking world for many years and many consider me a guru in my field. I got to
where I am today by being smart and hardworking, but most importantly by being
disciplined. You should follow my instructions. Lloyds TSB Private Limited is a closed
and restricted world. What we have done is known to nobody and cannot be. I ask you to
respect my efforts and not strive to contact the departments of my bank involved in this.
If you begin to follow their activities you will attract attention to this matter. Private
banking is what the name reflects: PRIVACY. The bank respects the privacy of its high
net worth clients and would not ask any questions or intrude in what is considered a
private matter unless given a reason to do so. Do not contact me or my bank through any
other CHANNEL other than my email account and my private phone number which I
have provided to you.
I plan to see this project through and go into private business by establishing my own
investment firm. I have been in the banking sector for years but all I really have is a
name, no money to undertake anything tangible. I do not seek to justify myself for I am at
peace with myself. With my share of the money, I intend on opening an investment and
financial consultancy firm. I have many friends who have money to invest but for me to
be the captain of the firm, I must invest some money of my own. That's why this project
is important to me. It's my key to the next stage of my life.
Once this transaction is concluded, you will hold on to my share until such a time as I can
disengage from Lloyds TSB Private Banking and pursue my own private agenda. I plan
to travel to meet with you in the near future so we can meet in person. For the moment, I
can summarize by saying I have given instructions with your details to Lloyds TSB
Private Banking admin, admin will act upon it and initiate payment processes to the
Security Firm in Madrid. Admin will however require from you some documentation
including an affidavit which will be prepared by an attorney.
I have taken a leap of faith in proceeding the way I have with you but one thing I have
learned from the wealthy private banking clients I manage is that nothing in life comes
easy and nothing ventured, nothing gained. Know that I promise you from the bottom of
my heart that all is well and will end well. I will ensure that this project is handled in the
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most legal manner, ensuring that it is 100% risk free. This of course is for both our
interests; again considering that I am highly placed at this bank and my reputation and
security is also at risk. Please be rest assured of that. We should work towards completing
this entire process within 10 working days.
My daughters' situation is eating into me too, there is a lot of stress and weight on my
family at this point, know that we both need a new chance to provide new opportunities
for ourselves. I have a family I love very much and we must seize this opportunity to
better both our lives and theirs'. We must take this situation seriously, great opportunities
never come twice.
I hope you have a very nice day.
Truly yours,
Nicholas Hodson. |
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com [mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Hodson
Sent: 18 November 2010 07:05
Subject: Draft Application &
Bio data
This email serves to confirm receipt of the requested information sent by
email. I have already begun securing all documents to back the inheritance
claim application. I should have all documents in my possession with in the
next few days, and I will immediately send to you as an email attachment.
Please
find attached herewith a draft application/biodata which you should
immediately send to the Retail Banking and Wealth Management department. The
fax number to which the letter should be sent is included in the document. You
should transcribe the letter to your letter head if you have one, also fill
your name and contact details including email where necessary and sign. I will
advise that you immediately send the attached letter to the Retail Banking and
Wealth Management department by fax. As stated, the fax number is contained in
the document.
I will commence the process once I receive your feedback. Otherwise, please
inform me of any issues you are not happy with.
Kindly
confirm once the fax is sent. I will also keep you updated once I have all
above stated documents in my possession.
I will be phoning you between today and Saturday to talk further on the
process, kindly let me know a convenient time to do so.
Lastly, I thank you once more for the promptness and willingness to exploit
this opportunity, I can assure you that we have a very good chance.
I hope
you have a nice day, and I look forward to your response.
Kind
regards,
Nicholas Hodson
Fax: 00 44 20 706 055 10 |
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Attention: Gerald Young
Write & address a letter in this format to the Claims Department and Fax to 00 44-
207-0604-015. All correspondence will be sent to my desk for subsequent approval
and endorsement.
Managing Director,
Lloyds TSB Wealth Management,
Lloyds TSB Private Banking,
50 Grosvenor Street,
London, W1k 3LF,
United Kingdom.
Dear Sir,
I, Gerald Young, wish to apply for the claim of my relative, Mr. Frank Daniel Young.
At this point, I am not exactly sure what I need to do. Kindly inform me of what
procedures and what you would require from me. The balance on his account at death is
£12,450,000.00 only.
I have enclosed his Bio Data for your perusal and consideration.
BIO DATA.
Full Name: Frank Daniel Young
Date of Birth: 01/10/1931
Date of Death: 05/03/2004
Age: 72Yrs.
Country of Birth: Belgium.
Cause of Death: Heart Failure.
Name of Wife: Rebecca - Deceased.
Name of Children: None till death.
ACCOUNT DETAILS.
Date of Deposit: 14/6/2000
Type of Account: Investment Account
Account Number: LOYD802-7193038-442.
Branch Sort Code: 40-15-05.
Account Balance: £12,450,000.00
Occupation: Business.
Name of Company: Gold-Rich Incorporation.
Company Activity: Contractor/Suppliers.
Source of Funds: Contract Executed for Megawatts Industrial Plc.
I specifically request that all correspondence should be in English Language. I earnestly
await your approval.
Yours truly,
Gerald Young
SIGNED HERE.
INCLUDE CONTACT DETAILS.
Please endeavour to transcribe this information into your letter headed paper,
duly stamped and signed and fax it directly to the Bank as your application of
claims. Lloyds TSB Wealth Management fax number is: 00 44-207-0604-015
Thanks,
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From: Lloyds TSB
Wealth Management [mailto:privatebanking@lloydstsb.co.uk]
Sent: 19 November 2010 17:09
Subject: LLOYDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT REPLY TO THIS
EMAIL. KINDLY REVIEW ATTACHED DOCUMENT AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OR RESPOND BACK
BY FAX.
ANY EMAIL SENT TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE RETURNED. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS
EMAIL.
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Copyright. Lloyds TSB Private Banking Limited is authorised and regulated by
the Financial Services Authority and is a signatory to the Banking Codes.
Registered in England and Wales no.
2019697. Registered office: 25
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Subject: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Date: 19/11/10. Ref: LBUK8089774167PDUK
Comment:
Acknowledgement & Attorney Recommendation
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Attn: Mr. Gerald Young,
Sir
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RECEIPT OF BIO-DATA FORM RECEIVED BY
US VIA FAX.
This is an acknowledgement from our office to inform you that the Bio-Data you sent
to our office was received on a good note and is currently being processed.
I have been mandated by the Board of Directors in conjunction with the Wealth
Management Dept. here at Lloyds TSB Private Banking, to personally pursue
approvals and will be assisting you on your inheritance entitlement pending
subsequent verification.
The Board has also recommended one of our accredited attorneys that you are to
immediately contact and empower with a duly signed Power of Attorney. She is to
carry out all legal responsibilities on your behalf and also perform the signing of the
final release of your funds to you.
Please contact: Dawson & Associates LLP.
Mrs. Fiona Robinson Esq. (Barrister)
Contact Tel : +44-20-7060-2018
Contact Fax : +44-20-7060-0148.
When contacting the attorney, please include the following documents: 1) The
application sent to our office; 2) Copy of your Identification; 3) Certificate of Deposit;
4) Authenticated Death Certificate; 5) Last Will & Testament; as I presume you have
these documents in your custody.
I await further instructions from yourself or your above appointed accredited attorney.
Sincere Regards,
Mr. Nathan Moss.
Managing Director, Lloyds TSB Wealth Management,
FOR: LLOYDS TSB PRIVATE BANKING LIMITED.
© Lloyds TSB Private Banking Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a signatory to the Banking Codes.
Registered in England and Wales no. 2019697. Registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. |
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com
[mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas
Hodson
Sent: 23 November 2010 06:19
Subject: RE: FW: LLOYDS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT?
I have gone through the letter
sent by the bank and everything is in order. A meeting of the claims committee
members was held this afternoon and it went smoothly. Your file has been opened
and the process of claims is ongoing.
I have in my possession 2 of the
documents and just one is remaining of which I will receive before the end of
business tomorrow and will send same immediately to you.
In the meantime you should make
contact with the appointed attorney, informing her about the letter you did
receive from the bank and that you will be sending the required documents
through and what is next after you submit the documents?
Thanks for your effort and
willingness to follow up with the process. I am indeed very grateful.
Best regards,
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From: nicho.hodson@gmail.com [mailto:nicho.hodson@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Nicholas Hodson
Sent: 23 November 2010 16:11
Subject: Re: FW: LLOYDS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT?
Please find attached herewith copies of the certificate of
deposit, death certificate and the last will and testament. They are very
sensitive documents and should be handled with care. If you intend forwarding
directly to the attorney; ensure that my email address is not visible.
I just returned from the hospital
attending to my sick daughter and I have meetings scheduled now. I will make
out time to phone you this evening between 7.00 8.00 PM your time.
Please let me know by email after
you send the documents through to the attorney.
Many thanks for your effort in
this matter so far.
Best regards,
Nicholas Hodson |
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
Mr. Frank Daniel Young
I, Mr. Frank Daniel Young, a resident of No. 2 Wezzembeek Oppem, Stokkel, Brussels,
Belgium being of sound and disposing mind and memory and over the age of eighteen (18)
years and not being actuated by any duress, menace, fraud, mistake, or undue influence, do
make, publish, and declare this to be my last Will, hereby expressly revoking all Wills and
Codicils previously made by me.
I. EXECUTOR: I appoint Barrister James Saunders as Executor of this my Last Will and
Testament and provide if this Executor is unable or unwilling to serve then I appoint Thomas
Clarke as alternate Executor. My Executor shall be authorized to carry out all provisions of
this Will and pay my just debts, obligations and funeral expenses.
II. SIMULTANEOUS DEATH OF BENEFICIARY: If any beneficiary of this Will,
including any beneficiary of any trust established by this Will shall die within 60 days of my
death or prior to the distribution of my estate, I hereby declare that I shall be deemed to have
survived such person.
III. BEQUESTS:
I will, give, and bequeath unto the persons named below, if he or she survives me, the
Property described below:
Name: Gerald Young
Address: # 16 Christiaan Beyers Street,
Sasolburg 1947, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Property: Time deposit of £12,450,000.00GBP (Twelve Million, Four Hundred and Fifty
Thousand Pounds) into bank account number LOYD802-7193038-442 with LOYDS TSB
BANK of London, England. If the named beneficiary to this Will predeceases me, the bequest
to such person shall lapse, and the property shall pass under the other provisions of this Will.
If I do not possess or own any property listed above on the date of my death, the bequest of
that property shall lapse.
IV. ALL REMAINING PROPERTY; RESIDUARY CLAUSE: I give, devise, and
bequeath all of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, of whatever kind and character,
and wherever located, to St. Jude's Orphanage Home in Nottingham. If none of my named
beneficiaries survives me, then the rest and residue of my estate shall pass according to the
order of intestate succession in the United Kingdom.
V. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE EXECUTOR: My Executor shall have the all
additional powers with respect to my estate, to be exercised from time to time at my
Executor's discretion without further license or order of any court.
VI. WAIVER OF BOND, INVENTORY, ACCOUNTING, REPORTING AND
APPROVAL: My Executor and alternate Executor shall serve without any bond, and I
hereby waive the necessity of preparing or filing any inventory, accounting, appraisal,
reporting, approvals or final appraisement of my estate. I direct that no expert appraisal be
made of my estate unless required by law.
VII. CONSTRUCTION: The term "testator" as used in this Will is deemed to include me as
Testator or Testatrix. The pronouns used in this Will shall include, where appropriate, either
gender or both, singular and plural.
VIII. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVAL: If any part of this Will is declared invalid,
illegal, or inoperative for any reason, it is my intent that the remaining parts shall be effective
and fully operative, and that any Court so interpreting this Will and any provision in it
construe in favour of survival.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Mr. Frank Daniel Young, hereby set my hand to this last Will,
on this 10th day of January, 2003 at Rutherglen, London United Kingdom.
_______________________________________
No. 2 Wezzembeek Oppem,
Stokkel, Brussels,
Belgium.
WITNESSES
The foregoing instrument, consisting of two (2) pages, including this page, was signed in our
presence by Mr. Frank Daniel Young and declared by him to be his last Will. We, at the
request and in the presence of Mr. Frank Daniel Young and in the presence of each other,
have subscribed our names below as witnesses. We declare that we are of sound mind and of
the proper age to witness a will that to the best of our knowledge the testator is of the age of
majority, or is otherwise legally competent to make a will, and appears of sound mind and
under no undue influence or constraint. Under penalty of perjury, we declare these statements
are true and correct on 10th day of January, 2003 at Rutherglen, London United Kingdom.
John Carlton King,
Rutherglen G73 1DQ London,
United kingdom
James Saunders
Rutherglen G73 1DQ London,
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From: f.robinson@dawson-associates.co.uk [mailto:f.robinson@dawson-associates.co.uk]
Sent: 25 November 2010 16:50
Subject: Inheritance Application
ATTENTION:
GERALD Young
I again
acknowledge receipt of your fax to my office dated 24TH November 2010. In
response, kindly review attached documents and respond back at your earliest
convenience.
Regards,
Fiona Robinson Esq. (Barrister). |
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