419 scam: "Mr. Frank Lader" <wbmarketing@wb.com> Hello

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447937623164
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- frank_lader77@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Frank Lader" <wbmarketing@wb.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: frank_lader777@yahoo.com.sg
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:17:18 -0800
Subject: Hello

Good day to you,

First of all, let me introduce myself to you;
My name is Mr. Frank Lader. I trained and work as an external auditor
for Bank of Scotland. I Work as part of a bigger team that covers the
entire Scotland and England region. I know that this message will come
to you as a surprise. I have taken pains to find your contact through
personal endeavors.

On routine audit check last month, I discovered some investment
accounts that have been dormant for the last fourteen (14) years, all
the accounts belonging to a single holder with monies totaling a
little above (41,100,000.00) Forty-one Million One Hundred Thousand
United States Dollars.

Banking regulation in the UK demands that the fiscal authorities are
notified when accounts are dormant for this period, so that the funds
can be called in by the regulatory bodies.

The above set of facts underscores my reason of writing and making the
following proposal.

My investigations of the said account reveals that the investor died
in 1997 the exact time the account was last operated, I can confirm
with certainty that the said investor died intestate and no next of
kin has been found or has come forward all these years. I am of the
settled conviction that using my insider leverage and working with
you, we can secure the funds instead of allowing it pass as an
unclaimed fund into the coffers of the UK Government. This is
especially possible as you bear the same LAST NAME to the said
investor, and can stand as his extended relative. This exactly is why
I crave your participation and co-operation.

I have seized all relevant documents (Legal and Banking) including
access to the very account of the deceased. This will facilitate my
putting you forward as the claimant/beneficiary of the funds and
ultimately transfer the money to any account nominated by you. You
shall be rewarded for your part in this transaction with 40% of the
total funds for your efforts, 5% will be for any expenses, less any
expenses. I shall however leave out the final details of this
transaction till I receive an affirmation of your desire to participate.

Be assured that I am on top of the situation. There will be no risk
involved whatsoever if you agree to come on board. Needless to say,
UTMOST CONFIDENTIALITY is of vital importance if we are to
successfully reap the immense benefits of this transaction. I
guarantee that the transaction will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect us from any breach of law.

To affirm your willingness and cooperation to my proposal please
contact me through this email stating the followings:-

(1) Your Full Name; (2) Telephone, Fax and Mobile Numbers; (3) Postal
Address: (4) Occupation;

I hope that you will not expose or betray this trust and confident
that I am about to repose on you for the mutual benefit of our both
families. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Mr. Frank Lader
Tel: +447937623164
E-mail: frank_lader77@yahoo.co.uk

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