The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scam Home Categories Lottery The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scam 5 5 1.32K 0 6y ago 2019-11-04T17:27:24-05:00 6y ago 2019-11-04T17:27:52-05:00 Online Threat Alerts Michael Bloomberg is not secretly giving away gifts worth millions of dollars to randomly selected individuals worldwide. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message below, which claims he is doing so, are asked not to follow the instructions in it. This is because the fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending money. The scammers will claim the money is for taxes or fees, but once they receive their victims' money, they will take it and disappear. The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" ScamFrom: Michael Bloomberg <mbb0319877@gmail.com>Date: November 3, 2019 at 2:07:17 AM ESTSubject: HI DONATION FOR YOU!!Reply-To: <mbloomberg88@gmail.com>Hi, my name is Michael Rubens Bloomberg; a philanthropist. and founder Bloomberg L.P, Industries, one of the largest private foundations in the world. I believe strongly in 'giving while living I had one idea that never changed in my mind, that you should use your wealth to help people and I have decided to secretly give USD$2,000,000.00 Million Dollars to randomly selected individuals worldwide.I want to use my wealth to help and support selected individuals who will help people around them before I pass on. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was selected online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so that I will know your email address is valid.Email me ( mbloomberg88@gmail.com )Please visit my web page to know more about me thank you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_BloombergBest Regards.Michael Bloomberg.Email (mbloomberg88@gmail.com)Michael Bloomberg has created a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which is to "advance human potential and promote equality in areas such as health, education, scientific research and energy." But, it is Click here to learn more about it. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You Is Ownboss Supply Co a Scam or it is Legit? 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Enter comment post here 5an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 25, 2023 at 7:45 AM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Sullivan, Missouri, United StatesI got the same email saying Michael Bloomberg is donating 10 million dollars to me, I played along with it for a minute then I got an email this morning from Barclays Bank PLC London United Kingdom wanting my bank account information to do a 24 hour wire to my bank account after I pay 350.00 transfer fee.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 1, 2021 at 7:01 AM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Burlington, Mt Laurel, New Jersey, United StatesI received the same scam email in which Bloomberg was to allegedly send me two million dollars out of the blue. The email gave me a little amusement but I didn't send any personal information or bank account information. The following paragraph was also included in the email:"I want to use my wealth to help and support selected individuals who will help peoples around them. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was selected online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so that I will know your email address is valid.Email me (mrbloomberg001-gmail.com)"This is a SCAM.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 16, 2020 at 5:33 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Ogden, Utah, United StatesI got the same email as shown above from Mike Bloomberg wanting to donate 5 million dollars to me out of the blue. I was pretty sure it was a scam but played along for awhile, i'm glad I didn't give out personal information or Bank account information. I guess it's like they say "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is"! This one was a bit of a shocker because it looked so legitimate.MJburan anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesGot this yesterday:"Hi, my name is Michael Rubens Bloomberg; a philanthropist. and founder Bloomberg L.P, Industries, one of the largest private foundations in the world. I believe strongly in 'giving while living I had one idea that never changed in my mind, that you should use your wealth to help people and I have decided to secretly give USD$5,000,000.00 Million Dollars to randomly selected individuals worldwide.I want to use my wealth to help and support selected individuals who will help people around them before I pass on. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was selected online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so that I will know your email address is valid.I wait your urgent mail."an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 29, 2019 at 1:41 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Corbin, Kentucky, United StatesI receive an email like this.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 25, 2023 at 7:45 AM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Sullivan, Missouri, United StatesI got the same email saying Michael Bloomberg is donating 10 million dollars to me, I played along with it for a minute then I got an email this morning from Barclays Bank PLC London United Kingdom wanting my bank account information to do a 24 hour wire to my bank account after I pay 350.00 transfer fee.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 1, 2021 at 7:01 AM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Burlington, Mt Laurel, New Jersey, United StatesI received the same scam email in which Bloomberg was to allegedly send me two million dollars out of the blue. The email gave me a little amusement but I didn't send any personal information or bank account information. The following paragraph was also included in the email:"I want to use my wealth to help and support selected individuals who will help peoples around them. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was selected online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so that I will know your email address is valid.Email me (mrbloomberg001-gmail.com)"This is a SCAM.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 16, 2020 at 5:33 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Ogden, Utah, United StatesI got the same email as shown above from Mike Bloomberg wanting to donate 5 million dollars to me out of the blue. I was pretty sure it was a scam but played along for awhile, i'm glad I didn't give out personal information or Bank account information. I guess it's like they say "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is"! This one was a bit of a shocker because it looked so legitimate.MJbur
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 10, 2020 at 4:44 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesGot this yesterday:"Hi, my name is Michael Rubens Bloomberg; a philanthropist. and founder Bloomberg L.P, Industries, one of the largest private foundations in the world. I believe strongly in 'giving while living I had one idea that never changed in my mind, that you should use your wealth to help people and I have decided to secretly give USD$5,000,000.00 Million Dollars to randomly selected individuals worldwide.I want to use my wealth to help and support selected individuals who will help people around them before I pass on. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was selected online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so that I will know your email address is valid.I wait your urgent mail."
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 29, 2019 at 1:41 PM by The "Michael Bloomberg Random Gifts" Scaman anonymous user from: Corbin, Kentucky, United StatesI receive an email like this.