The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers

Online users, be aware of fake "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" emails being sent by online scammers. The fake emails are being used by scammers to trick online users into believing they have been selected to receive a donation from Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. Remember, never send your personal information to anyone who requests it via unsolicited emails and never send money to anyone who claims you need to do so in order to receive a lottery prize.

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The Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers

The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers

From: Dr. MOHAMED BOUOUDINA <mbououdina@uob.edu.bh>

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 4:32:33 PM

Subject: Re: Best-Offer

Donation was made to you by Mrs. Maria Franca to help orphanage homes in your country. Contact (mariafissolo123@yahoo.com) for claim.

Regards,

Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo.

Personal Assistance/Mrs. Maria

Dear Beloved;

This is a personal email directed to you for your consideration alone, I request that it remain and be treated as such only.

Donation of $2,200,000.00 USD was made to you by Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo, Owner of Ferrero SpA, 90% of the fund will be dispatched to the poor in your country, and 10% for you for the work. Get back to me for more details.

Regards,

On behalf of Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. (Owner).

Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo

Personal Assistance.

Maria Franca Fissolo (born 1941) is an Italian billionaire, the widow of Michele Ferrero, and the owner of Ferrero SpA, Europe's second-largest confectionery company.

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November 16, 2023 at 6:52 PM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: New York, New York, United States

This is the letter I received and my reply.

My Name is Maria Franca Fissolo, I have a donation of $3,500,000 USD for you and Your Family.

I got your email from a web log and felt strongly to writing to you. I am an Italian Citizen, 84 years old, and worth $ 2.2 Billion Dollars. You can confirm from the website: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Franca_Fissolo

I am the widow of Michele Ferrero, and the owner of Ferrero SpA, Europe's second-largest confectionery company.

The intention of this email is to be of great blessing to people. With my age, I cannot continue to amass wealth without giving out. I might not-have the liberty of time due to my ailment (Dementia) and Cancer, so I want to use this little time I have to give out to people and orphanages too. My late husband always advised me to help people all over the world, I am doing this to make sure his dream is completely realized.

I have Part of my wealth to my sons and they have made tremendous improvements in areas of business .However, I intend to share the rest to people who are in need and in trying times due to the negative effects of Covid 19. I would be happy to cede part of it out to you. It is my Hope that you are able to receive this money and help others from it too.

10% of my worth I have been putting away in a private deposit for a long time now and It Has Reached an Amount of $ 100,500,000.00. I am Trying to cede this money in portions through the bank to have it Deposited so many can benefit from it because I don't really-have much to do with it. As I send this post to you, I am sending also to others too such as churches, orphanages and foster homes. I am doing all this because I want the dream of my Husband to be fully realized. Now, all this Being Said, if you know you are ready to receive the funds $ 3,500,000.00 (Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars). Kindly introduce yourself to me in details:

NOTE: BELOW DETAILS SHOULD BE SEND TO THIS EMAIL: francamafis22@gmail.com TO FACILITATE THE RELEASE OF YOUR DONATION TO YOU. (francamafis22@gmail.com) Full Name: Contact Address\ Country: Age:

Occupation:

Phone Number: Then Will I give you a letter to receive your portion of the money from the bank. This is my personal money and does not need many formal procedures, Some Beneficiaries-have received theirs. My only terms Is That You be good to others too, that's all. As I wait for your response, I wish you a wonderful day.

Faithfully, Maria Franca Fissolo

_

Hello!

First and foremost, how are you presently feeling? I hope you are doing as well as possible. Stay close to family and friends and live each day to the fullest. Make a bucket list and try to complete everything on that list, it will give you something to look forward to and most of all, smile and be happy. People enjoy being around those that smile, it brings them joy. I only have a few, less than three friends and many times I call them to speak to them and talk about what I am daily facing. Why?

In your act of kindness, you have no idea whom you have reached. I am a single parent with a child that has scoliosis, autism and a brain tumor. I am constantly in hospitals making sure she is okay and the tumor isn't growing. My daughter gets severe headaches, sleeps over 12 hours and most of the time is in bed. I die a little bit each day, but I smile in her presence.

My mother, who lives with me is suffering from dementia and some days she is better than others. It is a horrible disease that slowly creeps up on you without giving you the chance to fight back.

When I received your letter, first I cried, because of the dementia. Every day I see my mom slowly fading away and there is nothing I can do. I remember her young, dancing in the kitchen while making breakfast and now she barely cooks. When she does try to cook, I have to watch her to make sure the stove is turned off. Cancer is just one of the diseases that slowly eats you away. I can only begin to imagine what your day is like and I really wish God looks upon you and blesses you with all the love, compassion and care you need.

You would be doing an act of kindness for my daughter and my mother, if such a gift really came to fruition. I can help them with better doctors and home assistance. I can then work and not have to worry about constantly watching over them.

If this gift is real, may God Bless you and your family always. I will always be indebted to you. As I close this note to you, I am in tears, wishing I could hug you and say a prayer for you. May God look upon you every day and bestow you with the solace of knowing you also did for others. God Bless You!

If you are a scammer, God has a way of making you pay for what you do to others. Usually, it is not you who pays for your deeds, but those close to you, such as your children, relatives and closest friends. Karma means paying your ill debts on this earth, before you die.

Faithfully, Anonymous

I have a full plate and do not need a scammer to make matters worse. My cup is full. :{

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September 15, 2023 at 4:53 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

I receive a mail. Above my interaction:

I appreciate you for responding to my message . I got your email from a web log and felt Strongly to writing to you. I am Maria Franca Fissolo. I am an Italian Citizen, 84 years old, and worth $ 2.2 Billion Dollars. You can confirm from the website: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Franca_Fissolo

I am the widow of Michele Ferrero, and the owner of Ferrero SpA, Europe's second-largest confectionery company.

The intention of this email is to be of great blessing to people. With my age, I cannot continue to amass wealth without giving out. I might not-have the liberty of time due to my ailment (Dementia) and Cancer, so I want to use this little time I have to give out to people and orphanages too . My late husband always advised me to help people all over the world, I am doing this to make sure his dream is completely realized.

I have Part of my wealth to my sons and they have made tremendous improvements in areas of business .However,I intend to share the rest to people who are in need and in trying times due to the negative effects of Covid 19. I would be happy to cede part of it out to you. It is my Hope that you are able to receive this money and help others from it too.

10% of my worth I have been putting away in a private deposit for a long time now and It Has Reached an Amount of $ 100,500,000.00. I am Trying to cede this money in portions through the bank to have it Deposited so many can benefit from it because I don't really-have much to do with it. As I send this post to you, I am sending also to others too such as churches,orphanages and foster homes . I am doing all this because I want the dream of my Husband to be fully realized.

Now, all this Being Said, if you know you are ready to receive the funds $ 3,500,000.00 (Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars). Kindly introduce yourself to me in details:

Full Name:

Contact Address:

Age:

Occupation:

Phone Number:

Country :

Then Will I give you a letter to receive your portion of the money from the bank. This is my personal money and Does not need Many formal procedures, Some Beneficiaries-have received theirs. My only terms Is That You be good to others too, that's all.

As I wait for your response, I wish you a wonderful day.

Faithfully,

Maria Franca Fissolo

On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 2:43 AM Fernando <f-pinheiro@sapo.pt> wrote:

Nice! DO you want my IBAN?

From: Tanuszoda Gyál <gyaltanuszoda@nsu.hu>

Sent: 14 de setembro de 2023 00:30

To: Tanuszoda Gyál <gyaltanuszoda@nsu.hu>

Subject: RE: Donation

Mrs maria has a donation for you

Reply for more detail.

Delete

September 13, 2023 at 3:15 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

Another email used: francamafis22@gmail.com

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September 11, 2023 at 1:02 PM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Received an email claiming $3500 donation and I always check it out by googling it to see if other people have received simular & their take on it. Shows if it is to good to be true...

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August 7, 2023 at 10:20 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

she is still alive in 2023

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July 26, 2023 at 4:43 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Another scammer address fissolomariafranca47@gmail.com

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March 30, 2023 at 9:45 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Salford, England, United Kingdom

Yes I have too been contacted by this so called scam.

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March 20, 2023 at 10:13 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Maria Franca fissolo <mariafrancaf44@gmail.com>

Este é um email que recebi, dizendo que iria fazer uma doação! Eu não fornecI nada

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March 14, 2023 at 10:43 AM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: England, United Kingdom

I got an email from this Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. and gave her my Full name, age number and country. is it dangerous? What can I do?

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August 9, 2023 at 2:40 PM by
The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil

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