Donation scams

Donation scams attract people less familiar with the risks of the Internet : Scammers make believe to their victims that they are the recipients of a gift of money… In the majority of cases, this scam is broadcast by mail but some variations can be found on the classified ads websites.

How does this scam work ?

The scammer attracts his victim by making him believe that he is a beneficiary of a donation : heritage, hidden fortune stuck on a bank account… When exposed on ads classified, they are spread through donations of animals or atypical vehicles (cars without a license, motor homes ...)... The scammer does not hesitate to use photos evoking pity !

The problem is that in all cases, this donation requires a counterpart : Money is required on the pretext of customs fees, legal fees or transportation.

Last reported scams

yourselfirst.com 15 hours ago... Comment / Review: Pretty UI can not mask how shallow the content really is.. Scam contents: Basic at best. SUSPECTED SCAM!
yourselfirst.com 15 hours ago... Comment / Review: Gave it two weeks. Nothing felt meaningful. Just polished nothingness.. Scam contents: Does not stick!. SUSPECTED SCAM!
infoscreditsetprets.efficace@gmail.com Bodin Isabelle 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Mail received on 28/03/2025. Scam contents: Bonjour , Je suis Mme Isabelle BODIN. Je voudrais juste que l'on fasse connaissance car vous savez je suis une pauvre dame sans aucune santé physique et je voudrais que vous prêter un peu attent
bitricife@gmail.com +97688676857 Elon Musk 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: . . Scam contents: To give free 0.25btc and trying to use my email and change password to steal my information . SUSPECTED SCAM!
francesconnolly475@gmail.com bicportal dev 03/17/2025... Comment / Review: bicportal dev . Scam contents: Your Email Account was selected for a Donation of $2,500.000.00. Contact us for more info via this email: francesconnolly475@gmail.com NOTICE: PLEASE COPY THIS EMAIL AND REPLY ONLY TO
membership@atisc.org ATISC,ATIAC 03/14/2025... Comment / Review: This is a big scam conning struggling businesses . Scam contents: This guys pretending to be working with a fake organization called UNEEP . SUSPECTED SCAM!
fafourfavour001@gmail.com +12029450008 Mr. William Joseph Burns 03/07/2025... Education is key—understanding common scam tactics, such as requests for sensitive information or urgent payment demands, can help individuals recognize potential fraud. Reporting scams to r relevant authorities or platforms, like Scamwatcher, is also cruci
+4477663835 Jane Fraser (2 comments) 02/19/2025... Comment / Review: This person tries to convince she works with the us government or IRS. All facts she provided are very weak and suspicious. Will leave more in comments.
+8801969560003 500tk (1 comment) 02/15/2025... Comment / Review: 500 tk by Scam. Scam contents: App. SUSPECTED SCAM!
+17622083720 Darrell Luna (12 comments) 01/31/2025... Comment / Review: Do not believe anything what this person says. Usdc wallet: 0x94106a2566d66779b065696fa561cc16e9c3d505. Scam contents: Promises donation for a fee 10$ Does not pay.. asks for more. Usdc wallet of scammer:: 0x94106a2566d66779b065696fa561c
order@terminationexperts.com Terminationexperts.com (2 comments) 01/29/2025... I was a donor to wwf Belgium for many years. After i decided to stop the donations, wwf simply agreed ti it and revoked my donator status. Soon i received a letter from terminationexperts, a company that makes resignation letters for a payment. Wwf told me by
peter977@gmail.com Donation of 10million to me. (1 comment) 01/25/2025... Comment / Review: This isnt real.No one gives anyone 10 million through email.What documents would i have to sign if not in-person?Very scammy. Scam contents: Trying to get me to click on a sign now document through my email.
+14068518731 Emma Nu 01/11/2025... Comment / Review: Do not believe! Lies !. Scam contents: Donationnscam Btc account: 1HGAizUm7nigd1vHoT3X41KqiJn461dSBR. SUSPECTED SCAM!
+15595057804 Marzetta Annah (7 comments) 01/01/2025... Comment / Review: Dont believe a thing. Scam contents: Donation scam in name of an association. The Name of the association unclear. People involved: ( names as the told me) Marzetta Annah Phone: +1 (559) 505-7804 Whatsapp only Mr Thomas Phone: +1 (985)
+15302022609 C David (Roland) 01/01/2025... Comment / Review: Liar, very persistent an even convincing but do not trust . Scam contents: Second phone number (works): +1 (314) 202-0942 Promises donation if you pay a fee Uses cryptowallet: Usdc 0x71bb8e728ba002aeeb4f17008ea125c5029b53de Persistent
+15053294140 Mark Bobby 01/01/2025... Comment / Review: Scammer: very persistent dont believe a thing. Scam contents: Promises donation if you pay a fee Uses paypal and cryptowallet: Usdcwallet: 0x94106a2566d66779b065696fa561cc16e9c3d505 Second phone number used : +1 (723) 399-5498 Uses telegr
janeparnell05@gmail.com 12/16/2024... If you are a victim of this scam,please comment and let us know what method of payment you used and if you filed a police report and a complaint online. Use Bing then Google when searching the internet. Bing seems to have more results then Google. In the US .
+221707020595 12/14/2024... Comment / Review: Donation scam. Scam contents: GOOD MORNING BELOVED Greetings from Rev Sister Patricia With all due respect of the holy spirit. My dear I have gone to the D.H.L office as I went to your gift package this morning which contained: 2 Apple lap
+12314651683 @jasonstevenne, in telegram Jason Steven 11/25/2024... Comment / Review: He wanted to offer money for communicating with him. But I didn't believe it. I am attaching screenshots of the correspondence.. Scam contents: He wanted to offer money for communicating with him. But I didn't believe it. I am attaching scree
charlewood5770@gmail.com +13366186503 Dusty wall (2 comments) 11/23/2024... Comment / Review: Wants fee in usdc. Scam contents: Promises a donation for a small fee. You have to download a counmarketcap app for purpose. He gives logins.. SUSPECTED SCAM!
+12407244451 David Michelle 11/14/2024... Comment / Review: Fake. Sends id ( fake probably). Scam contents: Offers different ” offers” . Latest was 1000/week for a month. Fee is $ 15. SUSPECTED SCAM!
g.ive.blue 10/31/2024... Comment / Review: The url and the message content look suspicious. . Scam contents: It asked for donation for 2024 election.. SUSPECTED SCAM!
mariajanet2869@gmail.com +19375514246 Maria Janet (1 comment) 10/29/2024... Comment / Review: Do not trust at all. Scam contents: Donstion scam: Pay fee and get donation! Not that simple -wants fees paid in usdc Wallet: 0x53bd232e94a826b7a232af908188a71e6ea5f2d2 -promises to help with fees… but When all paid sends a manageme
Michael (1 comment) 10/27/2024... Comment / Review: Scammer do not trust. Scam contents: Donationscam Promises donation if you pay small fee When paid a new fee ( which he didnt know about) Uses paypal and usdc wallet: 0x94106a2566d66779b065696fa561cc16e9c3d505 Telegram: @evan_michael
+13104820814 Tammy (4 comments) 10/23/2024... Comment / Review: Shithead scam. Scam contents: Donation scam Wants to download coinstats andcguides through installation. -after all inserted activation of an usdc account with 10$ Account: 0x23690880B3557b25889f57E9CCD1b09bFe174E9A Told to use Polygon ne
grants@usadf.africa +15204734353 Ms. Elisabeth Feleke (1 comment) 10/20/2024... Initially, I submitted my request to open a software development school to train young people, and to my surprise, I was selected and provided with approved letters and certificates. The process took at least two months until I sent the accreditation fees to
samuelclarence567@gmail.com +15178785426 Samuel 10/15/2024... Comment / Review: Usdc: 0x53bd232e94a826b7a232af908188a71e6ea5f2d2. Scam contents: Donations svcam Pay fee and reveive You will nevervreceive. SUSPECTED SCAM!
samuelclarence567@gmail.com Clarence (2 comments) 10/07/2024... Comment / Review: Do not trust this guy. Scam contents: Donation scam Promises donation if you pay fees. Doesnt pay or asks more fees. Very convincing and persistent, doesnt give up.. sending mail Mailadresses used: samuelclarence567@gmail.com samuelclar
bitsuibrookecheryl@gmail.com Bitsui (2 comments) 10/04/2024... Comment / Review: Btc wallet bc1q7x684zxdyg0rt79xs0jmyjxcsvepcn4069h9sc Adress: 502 Toltec Drive , Gallup NM 87301. Scam contents: Donation scam - fees to pay - does not pay… always excuse
+447706983265 Dr. Gloria Simon 09/20/2024... And After that she transfer my Self to The other lady and said she is in Senegal Now and she will send The Parcel to you and after 2 she she text I have visit the DHL Office and They Are charging 270 USD to Deliver your parcel but I have 130 USD and please se
companygreat406@gmail.com +16172737683 Ben Todd Gillmore (20 comments) 09/16/2024... Comment / Review: Gillmore Benjamin Todd he told he is and sent id Uses this phone nr too +1 (724) 215-3795. Scam contents: -Promises donation+ allowance monthly for a time -Collects fees of all imaginary kinds - beginned with paypal - moved quicly over to
dario.hisamatsu@jarnet.com.ar +19375889400 09/16/2024... Comment / Review: Decided to use Scam Watcher to check this out. Thanks. Scam contents: I'm Maria Elisabeth Schaeffler, an Germany business Woman, investor, and CEO of Schaeffler Group. I'm one of the owners of Schaeffler Group. I gave away 25 percent of my
samuelclarense4657@gmail.com Evans Kate and Samuel Clarence (3 comments) 09/12/2024... Usdc wallet of them: 0x7850b283289497a0FE01fd7E944C6A787Ab0c087 Living in: ( this is what they say.. 😬) ” Am from Pennyslvania same with Samuel C will are from Pennyslvania” ” Am living In Allentown PA”
Dom (2 comments) 08/28/2024... This is a clear case of a donation scam, where money is taken from players under the false promise of a legitimate service. Once payments were made, the service was withdrawn, and unjust bans were placed on the accounts, leading to the loss of both money and i
dstylepay.com 07/29/2024... Comment / Review: They stole money 100€. Scam contents: They stole money 100€ with credit card scams . SUSPECTED SCAM!
+4915212327295 Lina 06/19/2024... Comment / Review: Deposit $348 to their account. Scam contents: Join the 25-step online program. SUSPECTED SCAM!
eileenenslin04@gmail.com +27682200055 EILEEN ENSLIN/JOHAN ZAAIMAN/SAMANTHA FOURIE 06/08/2024... Comment / Review: Do some digging before helping this woman.. Scam contents: ‼️BE WARNED AGAINST EILEEN ENSLIN‼️ Just a friendly warning to everyone so that they don't also become part of the sly woman's victims, because catch, she will catch you! Eil
honeyours81@gmail.com +19999200812 Harainbow 05/29/2024... Comment / Review: This is despicable. There are so many inconsistencies. The fake screenshot of the donation, the telephone number, fake about me story. . Scam contents: This is a fake business scamming people for donations
berggruennicolas11@hotmail.com +40747291760 Berggruen Nicolas 05/13/2024... Comment / Review: Buna ziua Este o gluma!!!! Multumesc. Scam contents: PC-49 REF-NR: CNL/5253NT/2024 Este evident că această notificare vă va veni ca o surpriză, dar vă rugăm să găsiți timp să o citiți cu atenție, deoarece vă felicităm pent
clementine.mandoza60@gmail.com Allexandra Leroux 05/13/2024... Comment / Review: Il s'agit visiblement d'une tentative d'escroquerie. Scam contents: Propose de récupérer un colis pour elle, d'assurer les frais qu'elle rembourserait par la suite.
+905336333276 05/10/2024... Comment / Review: Bir adam benimle konuşmak için sevgi bağışlamayı kullandı ve sonunda öğrendim. Scam contents: Bir adam benimle konuşmak için sevgi bağışlamayı kullandı ve sonunda öğrendim
Justshophome.com 05/05/2024... Realice una compra en linea con mi tarjeta de crédito pero el paquete nunca me llegó y está mañana me llegó una notificación de que esa misma página había cobrado lo que me restaba de dinero aunque yo no hice una nueva compra
+27736645110 sth1.club 05/02/2024... Comment / Review: They take money from my account if it declines i have to pay for that debt imagine if i had money in that account. Scam contents: They take money from my account if it declines i have to pay for that debt imagine if i had money in that acco
thespeedyreadz.com 04/28/2024... Comment / Review: Hier wird einfach Geld abgebucht wobei ich diese Organisation garnicht kenne. Gut das auf meinem Konto kein geld drauf ist. Abartig...solche Firmen
57144566381 trump 04/25/2024... Comment / Review: Unsolicited . Scam contents: FROM TRUMP: I'd love to speak to Randolph As a trusted advisor, please sit for a quick interview with me. BEGIN: nolib.us/2SQvRy stop=end
+15612959397 Trump 04/20/2024... Comment / Review: Unsolicited . Scam contents: FROM TRUMP: I'm dying to meet you, Patriot! Would you like to be my SPECIAL GUEST at Mar-a-Lago? MEET TRUMP: https://gop.txtdonate.com/QyP4TCUx35j Reply Stop to Stop
+13013270246 Don Jr 04/20/2024... Comment / Review: Unsolicited . Scam contents: Unsolicited, from Don Jr. SUSPECTED SCAM!
+12729996263 Dave McCormick 04/19/2024... Comment / Review: Unsolicited. The poll question draws the reader in. . Scam contents: Randolph, DC is broken because of career politicians. We need TERM LIMITS. Do you agree? Take the poll: dmpa.us/c0top Thanks! DM Stop to stop
valurp@simnet.is Illuminati 04/18/2024... Comment / Review: scum. Scam contents: Warmest Introductory Greetings, we're delighted that your life journey has led you to the discovery of our elite Prestigious organization. Welcome to the Great Illuminati Empire. Join and become rich and famous. Are you
unteampro5@hotmail.com +94754955004 04/13/2024... Comment / Review: These people are to be punished. Scam contents: requesting personal details.. SUSPECTED SCAM!