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

ophelia.shams@ophelia-one.com ophelia (1 comment) 07/31/2018... Comment / Review: don't give anything. Scam contents: pay with western union. SUSPECTED SCAM!
engr.frcopinto1@gmail.com Engr. Francisco Pinto 07/09/2018... Comment / Review: Just a scam... don't reply. Scam contents: Dear Partner, CONFIDENTIAL OFFER REGARDING CRUDE OIL LIFTING CONTRACT. CRUDE OIL LIFTING LICENSE NO: ANP-C-STP/056432. Reply Email: engr.frcopinto1@gmail.com This is a confidential business offer
brandonfidelix@gmail.com Félix BRANDON 01/16/2018... Comment / Review: Juste à scam ! Dont bélière this mess.... Scam contents: Objet : investment proposal How are you today? I have been in search of someone from your country with your surname, and who is capable of handling this business
casterpaul12345@gmail.com 01/13/2018... Comment / Review: Fake info. Scam contents: OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TODAY DON'T MISS OUT Join the great Illuminati today and become rich, famous and wealthy in business, music, political, social and economic world and also get sum of 3 million dollars with a fr
peterddeng2000@securemailer.com 01/04/2018... Comment / Review: African scam. Scam contents: Hello there, My name is Peter Deng a South African citizen and a friend to Mrs Mugabe sister . I got your contact through Korean business online directory. I represent the interest of Mrs Mugabe who wishes to move
rentalrentals@gmail.com Ugonna Madueke 01/02/2018... Comment / Review: Donation scam ! Beware !. Scam contents: I NEED YOUR HUMANITARIAN HEART Greetings: I am Ugonna Madueke a son of the recently embattled former petroleum minister of Nigeria Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke . I am writing to request your honest
maureen.kaltschmidt@gmail.com maureen kaltschmidt (1 comment) 12/29/2017... Delivered-To: halinakucharska72@gmail.com Received: by 10.37.33.11 with SMTP id h11csp4180238ybh; Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:02:54 -0800 (PST) X-Received: by 10.107.59.132 with SMTP id i126mr11794772ioa.145.1514444574216; Wed, 27 Dec 2017 23:02:54
edwarda90@outlook.com Edward Armstrong 12/29/2017... Delivered-To: halinakucharska72@gmail.com Received: by 10.37.33.11 with SMTP id h11csp4344735ybh; Thu, 28 Dec 2017 02:32:28 -0800 (PST) X-Google-Smtp-Source: ACJfBosztQPtAzqd04nzQX9WU935EAqFOWQ7USuqcWU6Nv1sYe80cklJ56bQR3oCoC/RLn83LUiC X-Received: b
nestorede1296tg@gmail.com +22893501904 Nestor Ede 12/29/2017... Delivered-To: halinakucharska72@gmail.com Received: by 10.37.33.11 with SMTP id h11csp5108190ybh; Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:13:08 -0800 (PST) X-Received: by 10.46.86.149 with SMTP id k21mr21195652lje.105.1514506388585; Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:13:08 -
contact@matildavaughn.org Matilda K Vaughn 12/29/2017... Delivered-To: halinakucharska72@gmail.com Received: by 10.37.33.11 with SMTP id h11csp5389285ybh; Thu, 28 Dec 2017 23:03:11 -0800 (PST) X-Google-Smtp-Source: ACJfBovVQG8qE9ciYjA18vdzxes2/paIyDOzstB7xQbNL84avnTUQR5lHmNpl6fKRezrqqDnqrU7 X-Received: b
wedo.fr@gmail.com Wedo Torine (1 comment) 12/07/2017... reads carefully to the story if someone is born in the UK, then you write in your mother tongue and not in the dark and if you take the scam of Edwige Colman is after the same others date and money
ashleyibrahim88@gmail.com Miss Ashlay Warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly 10/16/2017... Comment / Review: Scammer. Scam contents: Dearest, I am Miss Ashlay Warlord Ibrahim Coulibaly, I am seeking for long term relationship and investment assistance. I will give you details in my next mail after receiving your acceptance mail to help me, please
jfrank4352@gmail.com John FranK 10/09/2017... Comment / Review: Just a scam.... Scam contents: Good day My name is John Frank.I am a Banker,I have a business proposal that will be of very good benefit for us. Contact me if you are capable and interested. Regards John FranK
camara20131sn@yahoo.com miss fatamata 10/02/2017... Comment / Review: Just a scammer, don't reply to him !. Scam contents: De : miss fatamata [mailto:gueyem378@yahoo.com] Envoyé : 1 oct. 17 17:57 Objet : inquiry helo dearest........... my greetings to you, how was your day.i hope fine. if you are
kirwanpam@yahoo.com 09/30/2017... Comment / Review: Warning, it is just a scam.... Scam contents: I CAN HELP FIND OUT FOR SURE IF YOUR PARTNER IS CHEATING AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE A SET CHARGE, A SMALL DONATION WHATEVER AMOUNT YOU THINK IS OK.. kirwanpam@yahoo.com
cynthia@senderhome.com (1 comment) 09/22/2017... Comment / Review: Scam. Scam contents: Miss. Marriam Husameddine Dearest One, I am Miss. Marriam Husameddine, The daughter of ex Petroleum Minister of Syria. I have a financial Business transaction. That I will need your help to execute; I will like to inv
davidbowie19011@hotmail.com David BOWIE 09/11/2017... Comment / Review: Just an email scam !. Scam contents: NEDBANK PRIVATE BANKING: I am Mr. David Bowie the Chief Auditor of Nedbank of South Africa (Ned Bank). I got your contact address from the Trade and Exhibition centre in Johannesburg and you are the onl
mrs.mariceladionicio@hotmail.com 08/31/2017... Comment / Review: Classic scam. Scam contents: Please forgive me for stressing you with my predicaments as I know that this letter may come to you as big surprise. Actually, I came across your E-mail from my personal search afterward I decided to email you dir
pastorgreenorg@outlook.com Pastor Green 07/30/2017... Comment / Review: Just a scammer. Scam contents: ATTENTION BENEFICIARY: This is to bring to your notice that we are delegated from the UNITED NATIONS in Central Bank to pay 50 victims from your country who has being Victims of Internet scam .The United Nati
aredakova@kuel.kru.ru Rosemary Duma 07/20/2017... Comment / Review: A nice scam of donation !. Scam contents: De : Ms Rosemary Duma Envoyé le :lundi 10 octobre 2016 03:14 À : Recipients Objet :[SPAM] Re: From Rosemary your faithful reply Greetings my dear. How are you doing today, i hope everything
yeongkeun1lee@gmail.com Yeong Keun Lee 06/06/2017... Comment / Review: I received this scam email today.. Scam contents: Dear Friend. Firstly, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a Certified Post-mail as this is due to the urgency of this project. I will first introduc
rcullenlawfirm@gmail.com +27785172642 Richard & CO ASSOCIATES 05/30/2017... Comment / Review: See attachment.... Scam contents: I receive this fake PDF doc today : CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PROPOSAL Dear Friend, It is with trust and sincerity that I approach you for assistance to transfer some funds into your bank account. Please do
BG GROUP PLC 04/26/2017... Comment / Review: very strange. Scam contents: Thank you for the prompt reply concerning the status of the email I sent to you. I am very pleased to receive your response.The transaction is real. As regard to the funds under claim, I am soliciting for a credi
barristerjohnluga86@gmail.com 04/18/2017... Comment / Review: Scam by mail.... Scam contents: From the desk of barrister john Luga Esq. (John & associates) Solicitors and advocate #24 brown street ikoyi (Lagos Nigeria) Strictly confidential Hello Dear, Before I start, I must first apologize
martine.trenson75@outlook.fr Martine Trenson 03/25/2017... Comment / Review: 没有. Scam contents: 一个需要钱的寡妇. SUSPECTED SCAM!
juridictions.notoriales.bricehoussou2@hotmail.com +22967390301 Brice Houssou 03/08/2017... Comment / Review: Persistante and always want to have everything as fast as he want like in a delay of 24 hours.. Scam contents: A men who wants to donate 5.2 million dollars because he is sick and is going to die.
info@pablr.com Mr J robert 01/30/2017... Comment / Review: Keep receiving these!. Scam contents: Hi Malcolm, This is a courtesy email to let you know that you have received an initial deposit of 1,822.61 GBP into your money account. The sender name is Mr J Roberts.
tremblay.georges@outlook.com +33none Tremblay Georges, Fona Amilo notary (1 comment) 10/31/2016... all is wroted in spanish, because my language is spanish, first he wrote to me that letter after he told me to contact with his lawyer and to give all my information for to do it very fast, mr tremblay george and the lawyer sends me his passport picture and
Duke mark (3 comments) 10/24/2016... Comment / Review: Almost 2 per week i recieve this, just with different mails, and different countries. . Scam contents: All I want from you is to stand as a next of kin and beneficiary to the unclaimed estate of my deceased client, late Mr.Edward Gatara, I ha