The Mr. Mike Weirsky Lottery Donation Scam Created by Scammers

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Online users are asked to be aware of "Mr. Mike Weirsky" lottery donation scams. The name of the New Jersey man who won $273 million in the Mega Millions jackpot, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims were randomly selected to receive donations from the lottery winner as part of his charity project. But, Mr. Mike Weirsky is not randomly donating money to people around the world.

The Mr. Mike Weirsky Lottery Donation Scam Created by Scammers
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The "Mr. Mike Weirsky" Lottery Donation Scam

From: Garde Heller <gilles@lepere.org>

Date: June 10, 2019 at 10:41:07 AM EDT

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Subject: Grant Donation

Reply-To: mikeweirsky445@gmail.com

A donation of $1,500,000.00 USD was donated to you by Mr. Mike Weirsky, a power-ball jackpot lottery winner of $273 Million. Reply to mikeweirsky445@gmail.com for claim.

Remember, once they (scammers) have received their potential victims' personal information, they will use the information to trick the potential victims into sending money, which they will claim is for some advance fees, which will cover banking and transfer costs, insurance payments or tax that the potential victims need to pay before they can receive the so-called donated money. But, if the victims send their money, the scammers will steal it and may continue to trick the victims into sending more money, with the promise of receiving the donated money the scammers claim they would receive.

Recipients of the Mr. Mike Weirsky lottery donation scam emails are asked not to respond to or follow the instructions in them. They should just delete the email messages instead.

It is important to remember that when someone contacts you, claiming that you have won the lottery or you are the recipient of millions of dollars, and asks you to send money in order to receive your lottery winnings or prizes, it is a SCAM. Legitimate lottery companies will never ask their winners to send money in order to receive their prizes or winnings. And, why would lottery winners who are allegedly donating millions of dollars to you, want you to send a few hundred or thousand dollars for banking and transfer costs, insurance payments or tax? Well, the money that the scammers want the victims to send, which the scammers claim is for taxes, bank transfer cost, insurance or other expenses, is what the scammers will steal. And, the victims, on the other hand, will never receive the winnings, prizes or money that they were promised.

So, once you are asked to send money in order to receive money, it is a scam.

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  • January 9, 2021 at 7:58 PM by an anonymous user from: Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

    I feel like a dummy to believe this. Messaged me via IG and made it believable that he was sincere about the entire matter. He works along side with a Forest Gipson and a Eunice Mugo. Like I said I believed them, they sent text messages from google voice numbers, then they requested to $150 then dropped it to $100. wanted to be paid via PayPal or CashApp. I had PayPal so I did, $100 because it sounded very believable and sincere. Even quotes from the bible. The first Paypal when to Eunice Mugo which was then returned because an error popped up. I should've known at this point to not try again. I was gullable and resent it this time to a Forest Gipson. Was asked to send it via friends and family because they wouldn't be charged the fee and PayPal will basically deny helping you to recover the money. Yep just tried letting PayPal know and it basically got automatically denied. Please beware and do not fall victim like I did. I am now out of $100, changed all my passwords, and learned a very expensive lesson.

    • March 11, 2021 at 5:55 PM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

      I just had the same thing happen. Some people just have no shame!

  • December 25, 2020 at 5:17 PM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States

    I was scamed by this Michael j weirdly and they hacked my Facebook account and won't give it back. How can I let Facebook know or get them to help me get it fixed can anyone help me?

  • December 11, 2020 at 3:18 AM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

    He is texting me on Twitter this moment, as I am writing this comment. I reported this, as well, to Twitter.

    • May 17, 2021 at 12:23 PM by an anonymous user from: Mayes, Pryor, Oklahoma, United States

      Apparently Twitter didn't heed your report because he is still doing this on Twitter.

  • December 9, 2020 at 12:59 PM by an anonymous user from: Roseland, New Jersey, United States

    Yup I nipped it in the bud after coming out and investigating on Google as it smelled like a scam. got a couple of texts and IG direct messages but deleting them as they come in. response I got back from the person on instagram just didn't sound correct or like the real Mike Wiersky when I watched his video from the lottery commission. Plan to delete any emails I get as well. I just wanted to see how far it would go until they asked for my bank info or any other personal info.

    • March 1, 2021 at 7:53 AM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States

      He's messaging me now asking for my address. Really scary

    • January 30, 2021 at 4:53 AM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, Texas, United States

      The person you were talking to is really from Nigeria, Abeokuta and is in fact a scammer. They are labeled Yahoo Boys and its all a game to them to see how much money they can steal from people.

  • November 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, Texas, United States

    This happened to me as well. One guy contacted me on POF and tried to get my account information. 2 more tried on Instagram. One want me to buy $200 in Steam Wallet cards and send the codes after I scratched them off on the back of the card. The 3rd wanted me to join in idme.com to send me money. I tried contacting Mike Wiersky via Facebook but never got a response. All 3 of these scammers and their "FedEx" didn't seem to speak good English due to their horrid Grammer. BE AWARE. Especially women. Uggg

  • November 22, 2020 at 9:33 PM by an anonymous user from: Ashburn, Virginia, United States

    Hi, this just happened to me on Instagram. Guy claimed to be Mike Wiersky and for the small price of $50 Amazon gift card he would send me $50,000. I played along for a bit then reported. Please don't fall for this! Just report it & block.

    • March 1, 2021 at 7:53 AM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States

      I’m playing along now he’s asking for my address

    • December 25, 2020 at 9:51 AM by an anonymous user from: Downtown Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States

      I got sucked into buying a gift card but did not give him the code. I'm still talking to him on a text private FedEx agent Richard lol now he wants me to dish out 400 to 600$ for delivery fees. I think he hacked my Facebook because now my email and password has been changed and I don't know how to call about getting it fixed can anyone help me.

  • November 3, 2020 at 8:56 AM by an anonymous user from: Bullhead City, Arizona, United States

    He had someone who said he was with Fed Ex contact me & said I needed to pay $50 to get the money shipped to me. I emailed FedEx with all the information to alert them after he sent me a picture of a Fed Ex employee ID.

  • October 24, 2020 at 4:43 PM by an anonymous user from: Lithonia, Georgia, United States

    I feel like I am fooling and like a dummy because michael weirsky and his agents were a very bad fraud... Guess what I spent almost $3,500 to pay fees with ebay gift cards since day one.. They made me p****d off and I demand someone finds his a*s and put him in the jail. Pay me back for what I paid for... He asked me to go purchased a $100 nike card today and he said this wasn't what he want and asked me to purchase itunes and I promised myself to not make pay for him. I found that he is really awful scam.

  • October 17, 2020 at 11:06 AM by an anonymous user from: Edgewater, Maryland, United States

    Please know that this scam has migrated to Instagram as well. The gist is the same - though now the requests include purchase of gift cards (Steam cards or other).

  • October 10, 2020 at 8:51 AM by an anonymous user from: New York, United States

    I got a friend request last night from him. I answered it and we talked for 3 hours. It is now 9:45 am 10/10/20 and I am the phone with him right now.Hevwants to know when I am contacting my bank to get my reddit limit raised on my Visa. I thought I would google him,and found this post. So glad It is exactly word for word. Going to hang up and block him as soon as I stop typing. Beware people,don't get scammed Like they say " If it's too good to be true,it isn't. Thank you for publishing this story!

  • October 7, 2020 at 11:42 AM by an anonymous user from: Seagoville, Texas, United States

    I got the email or note I do not remember which one I was told that mikel weirsky had won the mega millions lottery and that he is giving out $50,000 each to 200 random chosen people.

    I responded and I was given a phone number for mikel and he texted me and told me to not give the information to anyone.

    I was told to send $100 through cash app and I would get a claim number

    like a dummy I did this and he did send me the claim number later in the day he texted me and said I now owe $150 for some sort of delivery fee he does have my home address and my cell phone number but right now I am not sure if this is legit or not he has texted me several times and he seems to be sincere

    just wanted to put this out there

    • January 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM by an anonymous user from: Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

      I just received the same messages and phone calls. like a dummy I did the $100 as well and the "agent" is asking for $150. At this point made me feel even worse. Then dare uses God's name.

      At this point he told me to go get a green dot card and activate it. after reading this, I deleted him, unfollow and blocked him. I shouldv'e known by the messages not being able to read

  • September 27, 2020 at 4:41 PM by an anonymous user from: Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

    I just got a message that I would be given $20000.00. I instantly got on my computer to find out if this was a scam and found this page. He wanted my Full name, address, and cell number so his agent could deliver the money. I asked how much it would cost me and he said after verification. I would me charged a delivery fee. He even quoted a bible verse to "prove" he was legit. Didn't give him any info and blocked him.

  • September 25, 2020 at 8:11 AM by info

    "$1,400,000 has been donated to you by Michael.J.Weirsky

    Email: michaeljweirsky05@gmail.com for more details"

    Another scam.

  • September 24, 2020 at 11:21 AM by an anonymous user from: Chandler, Arizona, United States

    I just received a message on Instagram saying I was chosen to receive 30000 and asked for my full name address and phone number so it can be forwarded to the delivery agent in charge of your winning, I requested proof of who it is and what your planning to do. I received a response of these are videos of previous winners with a video attached of an older gentleman boasting about a Fedex package with the money in it, and Another with a lady thanking someone for her hospital bed from somewhere in Texas.

  • September 17, 2020 at 3:41 PM by an anonymous user from: Middletown, Ohio, United States

    I just received a message on Facebook saying almost the same thing but I am being asked just for my address so he can send my winning via FedEx

  • September 14, 2020 at 12:04 AM by an anonymous user from: Mississippi, United States

    September 6, 2020 I’m received this same scam on my Instagram account. Same foundation etc offering me up to $40,000. I responded back with a comment for him to send me a video of himself Mr. Weirsky with him actually saying my name so I would know it’s really him. I didn’t get a video back. However, I just now received a new comment a week later still saying it’s really him. I don’t believe it and Glad I found this. Is there a way to report this scammer to Instagram. There’s no way to copy his messages to me here on Instagram to forward it anyone. What can I do?

    • November 28, 2020 at 10:56 PM by an anonymous user from: Cuyahoga, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States

      To all concerned this is purely a SCAM, you will find it on WHATSAPP as stated above. The text and phone number he gives is out of Washington it is as follows 1-360-889-8059 even though he claims to have won in the state of New Jersey. The gift card he request are EBAY in increments of 200.00 and the agent he uses is a woman, who is suppose to work for FEDEX, her EMAIL is <Agent LAURAJEAN JACKSON@ Gmail.com PLEASE SHARE

  • September 13, 2020 at 3:02 AM by an anonymous user from: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Is there a way to get my money back from this SA BANK ACC where my money was deposited?

    • September 13, 2020 at 7:34 AM by info

      Contact the bank for help.

  • September 11, 2020 at 11:41 AM by an anonymous user from: Stafford, Virginia, United States

    I believe its happening right now to me on Twitter. Username who contaced me is https://twitter.com/lOurMikeWrld . I received a message weds night stating:

    "Hey! My name is Mike Weirsky the $273 million Lottery winner from Port Richey Congratulations &amp;#127882; you won! You have been picked among those getting $200,000 for this week from the ongoing giveaway program! Are you ready to claim?"

    I wrote back and congratulated him. Then received another message stating;

    "Yeah I believe this a great opportunity you, I’m ready to help you if probably you are ready to help yourself, and please don’t link my profile with someone else. You need to be honest with me and do whatever I ask you to do here."

    I wrote back asking what I need to do to claim it. He has not responded so far.

    I reported this account to twitter as I believe it is a scam. I'll let twitter handle it.

    Its terrible that there are people really struggling right now, me included as I lost my job of 10 years cus of covid. I know not to give out my info ever, but in these times, I can see how people would jump at a chance to win something.

    Remember, if its too good to be true, it most likely is.

  • September 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM by an anonymous user from: West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

    I just got this scam from this guy on Instagram. I have tried reporting a few of the names he is using on there. There are several mikeweirsky accounts. Mine was mikeweirsky0001

  • September 2, 2020 at 10:06 AM by info

    "$1,400,000 has been donated to you by Michael.J.Weirsky $273M lottery winner Email: michaeljweirsky05@gmail.com for more details"

    Here is another scam.f

  • August 20, 2020 at 6:45 PM by an anonymous user from: Portland, Oregon, United States

    I'm so glad I looked into this before sending any info. Whoever this is, is quite ridiculous.

    Got a friend request on Facebook. After accepting it I got a message right away.

    "Hello this is Mike weirsky powerball winner, Congratulations you have been randomly picked among those I will be giving $50,000, are you ready to get your winning?"

    Looked into it. Total scam.

    I literally asked him how much is it going to be to get the money?

    This is what he had to say,

    "Just a Amazon code of $50 to get you activated and the money will be delivered to your doorstep."

    I was like what?

    Then he says

    "A Amazon card. Just get it and send a pics of it to me on here and the receipt. So you can get activated."

    Hahahahhaaaa okay. I preceeded with. "Riiigghhttt!

    Sorry but nice try. QUIT SCAMMING PEOPLE. GET A LIFE."

    No response back.

    And he's now blocked.

    Have a good day yall. Always research before giving in!

  • August 19, 2020 at 9:17 AM by an anonymous user from: Handa, Aichi, Japan

    It's happening to me right now! But I know that if this is a donation, the donation is free! Right?

  • August 11, 2020 at 4:40 PM by an anonymous user from: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

    I'm so glad I looked into this I really need help finanially and almost fell for this thinking I was getting help I fell for a scam before at a time it didnt hurt me but its my sons bday and im not losing money that can be for his day thank you for making this page to warn people

  • July 31, 2020 at 2:36 AM by an anonymous user from: Netherlands

    Message on instagram: Hello this is Mike weirsky powerball winner, Congratulations you have been randomly picked among those I will be giving $50,000, are you ready to get your winning?

  • July 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM by an anonymous user from: Minden, Louisiana, United States

    I was contacted and asked for my cash app, but I have never been ask d for money, just my information.

    • August 13, 2020 at 10:23 AM by an anonymous user from: Lynnwood, Washington, United States

      Did you get ur money? Did they ask you for any money to pay taxes and so forth?

      • August 29, 2020 at 9:07 PM by an anonymous user from: Edison, New Jersey, United States

        They ask for you to get a 100 dollar gift card and they’ll send the money

        • September 1, 2020 at 5:36 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

          Did you give them your info?

  • July 12, 2020 at 5:55 PM by an anonymous user from: Paris Crossing, Indiana, United States

    The supposed Mike Weirsky is using Instagram for an insta scam account. He contacts you and asks for your Paypal email. Easy enough right? Well, then he asks you to go purchase a 100.00 Amazon card and post a picture with the back of the card scratched off and a pic of the receipt. The person then states they will send you 5000.00 after you have done this. So they get you for the 100.00 and they won't send you the 5000.00. You can easily see from the time they ask you to go buy a gift card to get the money that they are scammers. BEWARE!

    • July 23, 2020 at 2:23 AM by an anonymous user from: Beaverton, Oregon, United States

      What if he is only asking for your "pay me" link to your PayPal or cashapp? Can he scam you that way?

      • July 23, 2020 at 3:26 AM by info

        Do not even go there because it is a scam. Mr. Mike Weirsky is not donating money, so just ignore the scammers.

        • July 23, 2020 at 6:51 PM by an anonymous user from: Kent, Washington, United States

          He even tried to video call me! I didn't answer. I'm not going to give my info but I am still curious how they can hack you by having your venmo pay me link name?

    • July 15, 2020 at 5:18 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

      now its on twitter too. I just was contacted by that person asking for address and phone to receive a prize and that you would have to pay for the delivery fee

  • June 24, 2020 at 1:18 AM by an anonymous user from: Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia

    Just received Instagram messages from @Michealweirsky6710

    His Instagram bio says "I am Micheal Weirsky winner of April $273 million Mega Millions jackpot winner will give my first 100 followers $60,000 each"

    Be careful people!

    • July 6, 2020 at 6:46 PM by an anonymous user from: Chandler, Arizona, United States

      Mine was $30k each. Unfortunately I gave him my name, address, age, phone number. What do I do now?

      • September 1, 2020 at 5:39 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

        I unfortunately gave him my information too, didnt go through with the actual thing but he threatened to do something with my info when I declined to go through with it

      • August 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM by an anonymous user from: Keller, Texas, United States

        I ask “has anything happened,” because he messaged me too, except his account name is https://instagram.com/mike_j_weirsky_charity12?igshid=1szoutohngxw . I just copied his URL...

      • August 18, 2020 at 2:01 PM by an anonymous user from: Keller, Texas, United States

        Has anything happened?

  • June 21, 2020 at 8:04 PM by an anonymous user from: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    June 21, 202 3:00 pm mountain time - Canada - received the same scam note as above... The perpetrators are not only scamming but they are attacking vulnerable people who are often in dire financial situations and this just compounds the h**l they are going through when they find out this is a scam.

    federal agents need to find these m****s, lock them up and throw away the key. in today's volatile world, these are vile actions and those behind the scams should be taken out behind the barn and whipped with a horsewhip until they are unconscious...

  • June 21, 2020 at 9:52 AM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    had a DM from Michael J Weirsky on twitter this morning saying he was giving me $20,000. I wish it were true...

  • June 18, 2020 at 8:28 PM by an anonymous user from: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

    Is Mike giving money away on Instagram?

    • June 18, 2020 at 8:56 PM by info

      No, it is a scam.

  • May 7, 2020 at 11:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Asheville, North Carolina, United States

    There is a scam that's good on Twitter that just asks for your PayPal account and they will deposit money directly to you. Tempting but don't go for it, please.

  • May 6, 2020 at 11:33 AM by an anonymous user from: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

    God bless you all. I was contacted by these scammerz.. I thankffully trust no one and looked into it first. Thanks to you people there it just reaffirmed my suspicions thank you so much God bless you all what you do everybody else be careful be aware there's a horrible people up there.

  • May 3, 2020 at 8:36 PM by an anonymous user from: Houston, Texas, United States

    I received a message on plenty of fish dating site with Michael Weirsky's photo holding his winning numbers on the mega lotto. He is asking for my number to add me on his list of people he wants to help. I did not send him my number, scared it is a hacker or scammer.

    • May 3, 2020 at 10:33 PM by info

      It is a scammer pretending to be Michael.

  • May 2, 2020 at 11:47 AM by an anonymous user from: Ernakulam, Kerala, India

    He sent YouTube link of the winner so I sent him link to this website

  • May 1, 2020 at 2:08 PM by an anonymous user from: Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

    I had this happened to me on Instagram; @michael_weirsky256 sent me a direct message saying that (as one of his first 200 followers) I have a chance to claim $20,000 if I give out my full name, my address, and my phone number. At first, I ask for proof. And I received testimonies that looks legit. I keep getting a gut feeling that this offer is too good to be true, so I told him that I need to think about it (which bought me enough time to unfollow the account, remove the follow, and report it). Now, I would be lying if I said that I wasn't tempted. I mean, just because I have times where I'm desperate for money doesn't mean that I would be stupid enough to give away personal info online. While I am still debating on whether or not if it's legit, I feel like I'm completely missing out if it was (especially since my birthday is this Sunday, and it would have been the birthday present of a lifetime).

    Though on the other hand, I would feel bad for the real Michael Weirsky if this is a scam because why would a lottery winner give out large sum of money to random strangers like that? It's almost like telling the children to never take candy/gifts from a stranger. For those who are like me and considering it, trust your instincts and ask those around you.

    • May 27, 2020 at 9:03 AM by an anonymous user from: Gilbert, Arizona, United States

      This happened to me on Instagram. Was contacted and it looked like a good deal and then he deletes the account and tries messaging you from a different one.

  • April 30, 2020 at 7:53 AM by an anonymous user from: Pardeeville, Wisconsin, United States

    He had tried to Rip me off, But, I ended up ticking him off because I used his own crapola against him! In 2004 A Charles Soludo from Lagos, Nigeria screwed me out of all my money right after my baby boy was born, The 3rd child born in just under 4-years! So, Thanks to the NIGERIAN 419 SCAM that CHARLES SOLUDO USED on me, I learned a very expensive lesson! So, When this MIKE WEIRSKY FAKE attempted the same exact c**p, I actually used his own B.S.against him and his so-called buddy Mark who uses a cloned phone number 415-649-8278 which when I did an online check comes back to s Tyanna Trim out of San Francisco, California! So, When I told them that I was on to their c**p, they quit texting & Using Instagram under the screen name of suga.r_daddy_clay098 -> PLEASE AVOID THESE GUYS!

    • June 19, 2020 at 10:12 PM by an anonymous user from: Kent, Ohio, United States

      I Just received a message on Instagram from Mike Weirsky telling me that he won the lottery and I was chosen to receive a cash gift. He asked me if I had PayPal or a cash app. He showed me all kinds of testimonies that looked real! After thinking about it I called him out on it and said it was a scam! He immediately went Offline! What a piece of s***! Please be careful

  • April 27, 2020 at 4:04 PM by an anonymous user from: Ontario, California, United States

    I just received the email that I was the winner I knew it was too good to be true.

    I did send my information but I didn’t send him any bank information now I feel sad and dumb. Glad I looked him up

    • July 23, 2020 at 11:36 PM by an anonymous user from: Kent, Washington, United States

      I gave him my venmo name.. Am I gonna get scammed? And if so how?

      • July 24, 2020 at 12:40 PM by info

        They can only scam you if you send them your money, account credentials and other sensitive information.

  • April 25, 2020 at 11:49 AM by an anonymous user from: Henderson, North Carolina, United States

    Yep. I saw this on Instagram too! It’s so sad. So sad. Especially during these times. Smh

    • September 1, 2020 at 5:42 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

      So he didn't threaten you? The guy that scammed me did because I didn't want the money anymore. Kept saying that I need to pay the money or else, I just reported him and warned people following him.

      • February 5, 2021 at 6:30 AM by an anonymous user from: Somerset, Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

        Who did u report him to?

  • April 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM by an anonymous user from: Seattle, Washington, United States

    He is now posting on sites like fashion nova who is offering assistance for covid 19 relief and saying he just won the lottery and wants to also help the community out. It’s so evil! They are running a great scam because you go to them for help then they show you the money was transferred into the account it looks so real and all they ask is that you buy a gift card as part of the giving back. I did not fall for it but he almost got me very believable.

  • April 22, 2020 at 12:07 PM by info

    "I am receiving messages from Michael J. Weirsky @michael13062487.

    He is offering to send me $80,000. But I have to pay $200. Using an iTunes gift card to get it. They sent a FedEx tracking number for the payment but it is bogus when I tried to track it."

    Received via email.

  • April 13, 2020 at 10:27 AM by an anonymous user from: Egg Harbor, New Jersey, United States

    He's trying to get $ from me! TODAY! I called him out! The name This time is mike_weirsky00_

    When I asked how much for S&H... I was told 150$. That's when I looked up the name!

    Sad!

    • April 21, 2020 at 6:13 AM by an anonymous user from: Dearborn Heights, Michigan, United States

      Tried to get me last night. Got me from Plenty Of FISH. I ended up telling him to deliver the package to the police station in my city. Told him that they are waiting for it

    • April 15, 2020 at 1:30 AM by an anonymous user from: Brooklyn, New York, United States

      He followed me on Instagram and asked to purchase a steam card in order for a process to go thru, is this a scam?

      • April 15, 2020 at 2:00 AM by info

        Yes, it is a scam.

  • April 5, 2020 at 7:56 PM by an anonymous user from: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

    I have to admit I was scammed out of money:( they said a small fee to get $200,000 for me and my kids that would be hand delivered. First via PayPal then when they kept asking for more money from me I knew I had been had and now I’m out a lot if money. Please do t fall for it like I did.

    • April 16, 2020 at 3:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

      He is asking me to buy a card online. rn sent me a link everything; what an a*hole

  • April 5, 2020 at 11:42 AM by an anonymous user from: Fenton, Michigan, United States

    I was just contacted via Facebook. His page is Michael Charity. As soon as I accepted the friend request, I got a message on messenger that he's sending me 30,000 dollars. I have to text a phone number first. I knew it was a scam!

  • April 3, 2020 at 10:48 AM by an anonymous user from: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    I just got a follow request on Instagram...knew if HAD to be fake, so I googled it and sure enough, I was brought to this page! I will be reporting and blocking that profile...I'll also be posting a warning message for my friends and family.

    • April 3, 2020 at 4:09 PM by an anonymous user from: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

      I was contacted too, it is a fake?

  • March 27, 2020 at 3:27 PM by an anonymous user from: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    I received an Instagram message saying he was giving me 30,000. But once my name address and phone number. Then the money will be sent via FedEx and I will have to pick it up at a certain location.

    • March 30, 2020 at 10:37 PM by an anonymous user from: Pueblo, Colorado, United States

      I just received the same message on Instagram yesterday. 3/29/20. Saying I was picked to receive $30,000 as well, just send my name, Address, and phone number the money would be sent through FedEx location close to me.

      • July 23, 2020 at 2:15 AM by an anonymous user from: Beaverton, Oregon, United States

        I'm confused on how they can get you with just your name, address and phone number tho?

  • March 16, 2020 at 2:33 PM by an anonymous user from: Douglasville, Georgia, United States

    Same here. I got an Instagram friend to follow him, then instantly got an "I picked you and are you ready to receive some money".. Instagram is officicalmrweirsky or something like that. I already reported it, blocked it and deleted it.

  • March 10, 2020 at 8:29 PM by an anonymous user from: Mugla, Mugla, Turkey

    Just received an Instagram friend request from the above Michael Weirsky stipulating my name has been put into a free weekly competitio. And able to win $50 000 via FedEx. Please be aware.

  • March 10, 2020 at 4:02 PM by an anonymous user from: Lindenhurst, New York, United States

    Someone on twitter is also doing this. They follow you first, then when you follow back, they direct message you. It looks legit because they have the youtube video of Mike Weirsky like it's coming from him. They also sent a picture of someone who claims to have gotten their money.

    The name being used is Jarratt Hughes with the twitter handle @mikejweirsky_pg. Going to report them if they ask for money.

  • February 19, 2020 at 12:54 PM by an anonymous user from: Clintonville, Wisconsin, United States

    He is on tic tok also!

  • February 7, 2020 at 1:35 PM by info

    "hxxps://instagram.com/its_michael_weirsky?igshid=yd16dosb45e

    Here is another scammer.

    Here's the phone number to call for the FedEx guy.

    (201)515-6639

    They are asking for $150.00 in PayPal to deliver a package with a check to receive $50,000 worth."

    Received via email.

  • January 29, 2020 at 2:03 AM by an anonymous user from: Auckland, New Zealand

    I was contacted through FaceBook Messenger. I was dubious but I played along to see what would happen. Sure enough, they wanted my address and cell phone number. Then asked me to buy a $100 or $150 iTunes gift card, claiming it would be the key to unlocking my $50,000. I queried it and told him he was a scammer, and I haven't heard back, naturally.

  • January 23, 2020 at 2:50 AM by an anonymous user from: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Received this scam in Canada just now. @officialmichaeljweirsky instagram. He told me I had to pay $200.00 when a private UPS agent calls to verify. Why do people take advantage of others! I pray no one gets taken advantage of. It’s a tough world out there already... ENOUGH!

    • January 27, 2020 at 10:51 PM by an anonymous user from: Blountville, Tennessee, United States

      Thank you for warning us!

  • January 20, 2020 at 5:03 PM by an anonymous user from: Miami, Florida, United States

    They just tried to scam me, can't believe twitter lets this happen; they are good, gullible older people will get scammed. Twitter is full of scammers from people in Ghana...

  • January 20, 2020 at 6:11 AM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

    They are still at it. He hasn't asked for money yet but I just got a message on Twitter about him donating $20,000 to me at a time in my life when I really could use it. Knew it was too good to be true. :/

  • January 14, 2020 at 10:08 AM by an anonymous user from: New Philadelphia, Ohio, United States

    Yep me too I blocked then

  • December 29, 2019 at 3:52 AM by info

    "Mike Weirsky @ ShaneMi60351214 twitter handle is someone posing as the lottery winner and trying to extort money from them."

    Received via email.

  • December 19, 2019 at 4:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Ashburn, Virginia, United States

    Yup, Same thing. Just blocked him.

  • December 19, 2019 at 1:53 PM by an anonymous user from: Racine, Wisconsin, United States

    instagram.com/ michaelwcharity - Is another scamming account I reported.

  • December 13, 2019 at 10:36 AM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

    I have been asked by him for fees.

    • December 13, 2019 at 11:41 AM by info

      That is how you know it is a scam. Once you are asked for a fee, it is the first sign someone is attempting to scam you.

  • December 11, 2019 at 2:50 PM by an anonymous user from: Boardman, Ohio, United States

    He sent me a DM on Instagram:

    "Hello this is Mike wiersky 2019 New Jersey Mega winner, Congratulations you have been randomly picked among those I will be giving $30,000, are you ready to get your winning?"

    I said, No thank you

    • December 15, 2019 at 5:05 PM by an anonymous user from: Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States

      Omg, I literally just saw on Instagram, also saying I was chosen! Knew it wasn't real

  • December 10, 2019 at 1:26 PM by an anonymous user from: Jasper, Texas, United States

    I received a dm saying to pay the fedex price of 600.00, 350.00 or 250.00 and I would get the $20,000.00. So I asked them, so I just use my fedex account to pay for the 250? No answer back back because they won't get the 250.00.

  • December 6, 2019 at 5:06 AM by an anonymous user from: Flushing, New York, United States

    Got this Message on twitter from Michael J. Weirsky:

    "Congratulations!

    Your Username @Gkal76828794 as been picked randomly as the winner of the Cash give away!"

  • November 8, 2019 at 2:30 AM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    These guys are still at it on Twitter. Yesterday afternoon, I received a DM from Mr. Mike Weirsky claiming that I had been selected as a recipient of a donation from his charity.

    We went back and forth for about an hour DMing each other when he asked for my address, phone number and name. I received a text from someone claiming to from the charity from this number 252-285-6732 stating that I would receive an email telling me what to expect.

    I received an email supposedly from FedEx telling me that I was going to be receiving a check for $500,000 and that I had to send them $250 to cover the expediting of the check.

    I sent a DM to Mr. Weirsky telling him how angry I was that he would try to pull a scam on me and that I was going to report him to the authorities. I reported him to Twitter and I forwarded the email to FedEx's abuse email. I did a reverse look up on the number and it was a cell phone out of Greeneville, NC.

    I have also tweeted about his scam being run on Twitter. I just wish there was some way to find these people and for those of us who were affected by their scam to sue them for everything they have.

    • February 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM by an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

      I have a question how did you know who the real Mike was? I have been dealing with this all day bc someone claiming to be him went after my best friend who has a learning disability and I found 5 different accounts on Instagram with his name. Is he aware this is going on? He contacted my friend through plenty of fish which I had already warned her about that site anyways. It's been a mess but I called out at least 2 of the 5 Instagram people and threatened to report them. It's a shame.

  • October 31, 2019 at 4:52 PM by an anonymous user from: Pontiac, Michigan, United States

    This guy on Instagram is asking me to purchase a $50 Amazon gift card in order for him to send me $30,000 in cash via FedX. The following is the URL to his Instagram account.

    Please advise!

    Thanks!

    • February 13, 2020 at 5:18 PM by an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

      Yep just went through that. I went on there and talked long enough for them to hang themselves bc they were scamming my friend whom has a learning disability.

    • October 31, 2019 at 4:57 PM by info

      It is a scam.

  • October 30, 2019 at 5:41 PM by an anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    I was contacted via DM on Twitter.

    "Hi,My name is Michael J Weirsky,the $273 million mega jackpot winner from New Jersey,I am pleased to congratulate you for being randomly picked among the lucky winners. I will be giving out $50,000 each,are you ready to claim your winnings now?

    Your details has already been transferred to delivery agent, he I’ll contact you shortly,the winnings would be shipped to the specific address you provided trough the agent

    AND THEN TH HE HOOK

    But Note you’ll be the one handling the delivery fee okay.

    Insurance fee 100

    Administrative fee100

    Couriage 100

    All you need to do is to make a payment of $300 for the delivery fee as soon as you come up with the payment you will get your tracking number and your package will be commenced at once.

    Here is the details you will make the payment

    Name: Linda Lee Shaffer

    City: Manassas

    State: Virginia

    Zipcode:20112

    NOTE: Payment must be made Via Money Gram only!"

    And there you have it. Beware!

  • October 29, 2019 at 1:18 AM by an anonymous user from: Killara, New South Wales, Australia

    I actually got a video message from him, his proof that he was real, he did look a little like the original Mike Weirsky but it wasn’t him, still got it all on my Twitter message

  • October 29, 2019 at 1:05 AM by an anonymous user from: Killara, New South Wales, Australia

    Mike Weirsky contacted me through twitter message, there were several Mike Weirsky charity giveaway money twitter accounts that I reported

  • October 24, 2019 at 10:05 PM by info

    Here is another scam:

    - Forwarded message -

    From: "Michael Charity Foundation" <farhad204471@islamibankbd.com>

    Sent: Sat., 12 Oct. 2019 at 23:32

    Subject: I Have Personal Donation For You

    Dear Email Owner,

    am Michael J Weirsky I recently won $273 million Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, March 1, 2019, I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $1,500,000.00 to you, being part of my Charitable Organizational Donation Project to financially support ten (10) lucky people around the world. Your email was luckily selected via a Google & social media Sponsored email draws.

    You can verify this by visiting the web pages below to see my interview and send your response back to me

    ...

    i believe that this wonderful opportunity came to me from lord because it happen when am helpless in life and i cannot keep it to myself all alone, again your contact was submitted to me by Google Management Team and you received this email because I have shortlisted you as one of the lucky individuals, If you have received this email then you are one of the lucky winner and all you have to do is get back to me through this email (weirsky.charityproject@aol.com) with your particulars so that I can send your details to the pay-out bank.

    M.J Weirsky

    kindly contact me using this email address weirsky.charityproject@aol.com because I check it more often

  • October 23, 2019 at 9:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    This guy contacted me on Twitter, from @Mikeweirsky8, and after a couple of days of him saying “ HI “ and “ How are you” via DM, I finally asked what he wanted. He told me same thing as others on here, but I had someone else try this a few months earlier, so after a couple of questions to where I could sense he was getting mad, I told him I would pass, and just didn’t believe it was real.

    The next day, today Oct. 23 2019, I looked it up and found this article.

    So I immediately posted it on Twitter along with the username, hoping I save at least one person from falling for it.

    Well the guy saw it, and now before he blocked me, wrote some threatening messages to me. Basically saying he would kill me. Now I’m curious if he threatened others. Obviously this person is just an online bully & scammer.

    I don’t know how many people have fallen for this scam, but I hate those who prey on innocent people and hope this guy is put out of business for good.

    Thank You to everyone else who has taken time to report this. I have been contacted by a few different scammers on twitter over last few months but never thought how many people experience them too. So now I will report any scam whenever attempted on me or anyone I know in the future. Luckily my friend works for FTC, so I urge everyone to report any scam to them so at least they have record of its and investigate them.

    Wish everyone reading this the Best

    Chris

    • December 21, 2019 at 7:07 PM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

      How can I report a scam?

      • December 21, 2019 at 8:45 PM by info

        Post here in the comment or send it to info@onlinethreatalerts.com

    • October 24, 2019 at 8:13 AM by an anonymous user from: Venice, Florida, United States

      I knew it was too good to be true. so they scroll the web for vulnerable people like myself

  • October 17, 2019 at 1:52 PM by info

    Received this donation scam

    - Forwarded message -

    From: M.J Weirsky <akiramo2@purple.plala.or.jp>

    Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    Subject: I Have Private Donation For You

    Dear Email Owner,

    am Michael J Weirsky I recently won $273 million Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, March 1, 2019, I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $1,500,000.00 to you, being part of my Charitable Organizational Donation Project to financially support ten (10) lucky people around the world. Your email was luckily selected via a Google & social media Sponsored email draws.

    You can verify this by visiting the web pages below to see my interview and send your response back to me

    i believe that this wonderful opportunity came to me from lord because it happen when am helpless in life and i cannot keep it to myself all alone, again your contact was submitted to me by Google Management Team and you received this email because I have shortlisted you as one of the lucky individuals, If you have received this email then you are one of the lucky winner and all you have to do is get back to me through this email (weirsky.charityproject@aol.com) with your particulars so that I can send your details to the pay-out bank.

    M.J Weirsky

    kindly contact me using this email address weirsky.charityproject@aol.com because I check it more often

  • October 15, 2019 at 6:55 AM by an anonymous user from: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

    Yes, me Too! This Mr. Mike guy is shameless, he's on Ellen Degeneres Instagram account, taking advantage of people who are in desperate need of help! I felt so stupid, but he didn't get any money from me! When denied, he blocked me. But I reported to him! There's a special place in H**l for people who use people who are down & needy.

  • October 9, 2019 at 2:58 PM by info

    Here is another scam:

    - Forwarded Message -

    From: Janet Watt <janetwat9@gmail.com>

    Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 10:55:35 AM CDT

    Subject: Re: Michael J Weirsky

    Hi it me Janet Watt the agent in charge of your winnings of $30,000 from Mr Michael J Weirsky

    So ma I’m here to deliver the winnings to your specific address:

    Name:

    Address:

    City: pineville

    State: Louisiana

    Zip code: 71360

    All you need to do is to make a payment of $400 for the delivery fee as soon as you come up with the payment you will get your tracking number and your package will be commenced at once, Note that’s the details you will make payment into below:

    Name: Linda Lee Shaffer

    City- Manassas

    State- Va.

    Zipcode- 20112

    NOTE: Payment must be made Via Walmart2Walmart

  • October 3, 2019 at 8:14 AM by info

    Here is another scam:

    -Original Message-

    From: weirsky.charityproject <weirsky.charityproject@aol.com>

    Sent: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 10:32 pm

    Subject: Charity Project

    Greetings

    I saw an email about a charity project after winning Mega Millions lottery.

    Please tell me more about how you came up to the decision to donate part of your winnings.

    Thank you

    Regards

    Vincent

  • October 1, 2019 at 11:50 AM by info

    Here is anotehr scam:

    "From: Dave Eliot <drdaveeliot233@gmail.com>

    Date: October 1, 2019 at 8:50:43 AM CDT

    Subject: ***CASH DELIVERY***

    Hi it me dave eliot the agent in charge of your winnings of $50,000 from Mr Michael J Weirsky

    So ma’am I’m here to deliver the winnings to your specific address:

    Name:

    Address:

    City: New Orleans

    State: Louisiana

    Zip code: 70158

    Insurance fee 100

    Administrative fee150

    Couriage 150

    All you need to do is to make a payment of $400 for the delivery fee as soon as you come up with the payment you will get your tracking number and your package will be commenced at once

    Here is the details you will make the payment

    Name: Roslynne Cooper Smith

    City: Birmingham

    State: Alabama

    Zip code: 35242

    NOTE: Payment must be made Via Walmart2Walmart only!"

  • September 27, 2019 at 1:13 PM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

    I had the same thing happen just now on Twitter. So called "Mr Mike" contacted me and said I was a lucky recipient all I had to do was buy an Amazon gift card and give home the numbee and he would FedEx 30,000 to me.

    The so-called Fedex driver just texted me 1 minute ago from this number: 1 (562) 267-9506. This is really disturbing!

  • September 27, 2019 at 11:44 AM by an anonymous user from: Lakeland, Florida, United States

    I was scared mike told me his delivery man would contact me to tell me what to do. Well I didn’t hear from him and I texted mike and told him so he gave me an email address and told me to contact him Drdaveeilot233@gmail.com. Well, I did and I was told told I had to send $510 for fees, well I didn’t think this was real and I asked if he won all this money why do I have to send you money; of course fees etc.

    so I said I only had $50, so he said send him the 50 on an eBay card then send $150 the next day. So then he only wanted $200. To make a long story short I just keep asking why I had to send money.

    Well as of today it’s been three days since he has asked for anything. This was all done on instagram. Good luck

  • September 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM by an anonymous user from: Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

    I was the same, only on Instagram. Was asked for my name, which is in my profile anyway, but also address and telephone number. The person impersonating Mr. Weirsky told me that "he" liked my profile and was going to send me $30,000 by FedEx.

    When I found this page, I immediately blocked whoever it was so they couldn't see my profile anymore. So far, I haven't been contacted any further, or asked for any additional information. Thanks so much for spreading the word about this!

    • September 23, 2019 at 8:24 AM by an anonymous user from: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

      WOW, gave my cashapp name but removed my card. Hope they don't try to steal my 3.00 in my account

  • August 31, 2019 at 10:45 PM by info

    "You have a Charity donation of $850,000.00 from Mike Weirsky. For more information contact them now by e-mail: coxnet33@yandex.com

    Important Notice: keep in mind that you must respond to this email: coxnet33@yandex.com"

    Received this scam.

  • August 26, 2019 at 8:25 AM by an anonymous user from: New Iberia, Louisiana, United States

    Just happened to me on Twitter seems like a stupid way to get money.

  • August 23, 2019 at 1:44 PM by an anonymous user from: San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Thanks. This just happened to me too.

    So far they're just asking for my full name, home address, email and phone number.

    I didn't divulge anything. I thought 'at least they didn't come right out and ask for money or gift cards first'. But still. Anything that is too good to be true, y'know? First time that's happened to me. Weird.

  • August 20, 2019 at 11:09 AM by an anonymous user from: Newport, North Carolina, United States

    Happened on Twitter, 73,000 dollars for 250.00 cash. Losers who scam good people.

  • August 19, 2019 at 10:41 PM by an anonymous user from: Tellico Plains, Tennessee, United States

    Yes, I got a message from this person telling me the story and I messaged him back and said listen man, go feed the hungry children in Nigeria .. he hasn’t ever replied back 😂

  • August 13, 2019 at 6:12 PM by an anonymous user from: Richardson, Texas, United States

    I'm writing a comment here in hopes that Google searches will direct to this page if anyone searches for Michael J. Weirsky scams on twitter or an equivilant. If a person from an account claiming to be Michael J. Weirsky messages you about winning money or if the guy claims you've randomly won a prize, don't buy it. The real guy isn't giving out free cash.

    I played along out of curiosity and in hopes of making the scammer realize what horrible thing they are doing to others by sharing a sad story. After following basic instructions that didn't endanger me or cost me any money, another guy pretended to be a FedEx employee and asked me for 2 Amazon gift cards in order to "activate" the winnings. How oblivious do people think others are online nowadays? Anyways, I shot that down quickly then I politely asked the impersonator on twitter for a video of himself telling me hello by my name so I'd be comfortable working with them, but lo and behold he blocked me once he knew I'm not an easy mark as he first thought.

    Anyways, just to be clear: Michael J. Weirsky ISN'T giving people money on Twitter or other social media. Obviously, FedEx employees don't ask for gift cards to cover any fees. Plus if someone's offering you $50K or so, they'd be willing to pay any fees themselves don't you think? So to wrap things up, Michael J Weirsky isn't messaging you my friend. I'm sorry a scammer tricked you for even .01 seconds into believing something great has happened.

    • August 15, 2019 at 9:59 PM by an anonymous user from: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

      It happen to me as well on Twitter. He blocked me as well when I told him that it was wrong to scam people for money.

  • August 2, 2019 at 10:28 AM by an anonymous user from: Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

    I called this guy that is sending me the information at 1-330-642-6777; sounded like he is from Nigeria. I told him I reported him to the FBI and he tried to say he was only working for this Michael J. Weirsky. I also reported it to Instagram.

  • July 25, 2019 at 9:24 AM by an anonymous user from: Slough, England, United Kingdom

    This dude is all over instagram too. Was sceptical too. Sorta played along when he offered 30,000 and said how generous that was and what I would put the money towards.

    He asked for name address and contact details. Made no interest in what use I would put the money to even though I offered to let him know. Then mentioned about the amazon gift card. I played along some more and asked him to send a vid of himself now. He sent vids of other 'winners' thanking him for the prize instead (I assume these might be workers?) when I asked again for a vid of himself he said he didn't like people who were untrusting.

    I said if he knew anything about the internet and the scamming world I was well within reason to be sceptical! And if he had time to send vids and messages of other people he had time to video himself for 10 seconds. No reply!

  • July 13, 2019 at 10:55 PM by an anonymous user from: Miami, Florida, United States

    Hi, I almost fell for it too,these scammers are using his twitter profile where it says that he is giving $20,000.00 to his first 1000 followers, then you get a DM from him saying you were randomly selected and are you ready to receive your money. I answered yeah.

    Then he asks you name, address, and e-mail, then another DM that says Fed Ex will contact you by email to set up delivery.

    I don't have a cell phone so can't receive text messages. Then I got this photo shot supposedly from Fed-Ex telling me to select one of the three options. Then was supposed to go and purchase Amazon gift cards and send them a pic of the card# on back of card and the receipt, then they would send me tracking # and when I could expect delivery.

    Please Be Careful

  • June 28, 2019 at 7:01 AM by info

    The scammers are using a fake Michael J Weirsky Twitter account in an attempt to trick potential victims.

  • June 16, 2019 at 11:36 AM by an anonymous user from: Dallas, Texas, United States

    If you know about these scammers, then why is it they are still doing it?

    • June 16, 2019 at 1:33 PM by info

      They are located in foreign countries and hard to track because of technology.

  • June 15, 2019 at 7:37 PM by an anonymous user from: Edgware, England, United Kingdom

    Hi, I just received the Mike Wiersky donation offer via Twitter saying he would give money to his first 10 followers. He then D.M me asking for my email and home address, following this I received 12 emails from fed ex and finally one asking for the $300 delivery fee.

    I D.M'd Mike Wiersky telling him I don't have $300, and no surprise he didn't reply.

    I nearly fell for this scam, be careful out there.

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