The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mrs. Eleine Farrell Wynn" donation scams. The name of the billionaire businesswoman 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 businesswoman. But, Mrs. Elaine Wynn is not randomly donating money to people around the world.

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The Mrs. Elaine Wynn Donation Scam

The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam

From: "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" <mn047476@gmail.com>

Date: July 9, 2019 at 4:47:59 AM EDT

To: <mn047476@gmail.com>

Subject: Charity Prposal from Mrs. Elaine Wynn

Reply-To: <elaineproject01@gmail.com>

Good day,

Today I bring to you a beneficial proposal which I want you to assist me with. I am Mrs. Elaine Wynn, a divorcée and an American billionaire businesswoman, philanthropist and art collector. I have recently been diagnosed with Colorectal cancer and a rare heart disease, which has defiled all medical treatment. The intention of this email is to employ the expertise of a Charity minded individual, who can identify a viable and guarantee reasonable distribution of my wealth to the needy. I cannot rely on family and closest relatives any more, as they did not show responsible behavior when I entrusted part of my wealth to them to distribute to charitable organizations but instead they used the money for their personal needs. If interested to assist me, do forward me with your information´s [NAME, COUNTRY, OCCUPATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS] I will provide you with more details on my next email.

Thanks and stay blessed

Mrs. Elaine Wynn

E-mail: elaineproject0@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Wynn

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 "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" scam emails are asked not to respond to or follow the instructions in them. They should just delete the email messages instead. For those who have responded, they should be careful going forward because they will be contacted by scammers who will attempt to scam them.

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June 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
an anonymous user from: Seattle, Washington, United States

I just got an email Ms.Elaine Wynn and I'm glad I did my research because U see it's a scam .thank you

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January 19, 2020 at 9:21 AM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
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"From: Elaine Wynn <fkinneyofd@tampabay.rr.com>

Date: January 18, 2020 at 12:56:54 PM MST

Subject: Re:

Reply-To: "Elaine Wynn" <elainewyn11@gmail.com>



Good day

I am Mrs. Elaine Wynn, a divorcée and an American billionaire businesswoman, philanthropist and art collector. I have recently been diagnosed with Colorectal cancer and a rare heart disease, which has defiled all medical treatment. The intention of this email is to employ the expertise of a Charity minded individual, who can identify a viable and guarantee reasonable distribution of my wealth to the needy.

I cannot rely on family and closest relatives any more, as they did not show responsible behavior when I entrusted part of my wealth to them to distribute to charitable organizations but instead they used the money for their personal needs.

If you are interested do get back to me, so I can provide you with further details.

Thanks and stay blessed

Mrs. Elaine Wynn"

Here is another scam.

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September 4, 2019 at 11:57 AM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
an anonymous user from: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Here is another scam:

"Hello Dear;

Good to hear from you and thanks for your response. Please accept my sincere apology for contacting you in this manner, I got your email contact prior a private search while in need of assistance and then I summoned courage to contact you.

My name is Mrs. Elaine Wynn, I was born to a middle-class Jewish family on April 28, 1942 (age 77) in New York City. My self and my Ex husband (Steve Wynn) co-founded the Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts. I am an American Citizen, a businesswoman, philanthropist and a graduate of George Washington University, where I received a bachelor of arts degree in Political Science in 1964.

...

I want to establish a foundation named " ELAINE FOUNDATION" with your help to reach out to the less privilege, orphans and homeless people around the world. I can not do this myself anymore because I am presently in life support in an undisclosed hospital over here in Nevada, United State. Every steps to get the Funds assigned for the ELAINE FOUNDATION purpose across to you has been arranged and planned.

...

Please provide me the requested informations of yours below:

Your Full Name

Your Current occupation

Your Current and Valid residential address

Your Valid telephone number (Mobile Preferably)

With the above requested information, it will facilitate and speed up the funds transfer processing meant for the ELAINE'S FOUNDATION PROJECT and by the Grace of God Almighty, the project start up won't exceed one (1) month after the total funds has been transferred to you.

I shall explained my ELAINE'S FOUNDATION PROJECT plans in details on my next e-mail when I am fully sure that you are willing to assist me in executing this, and I shall guard you until the funds is transferred to you.

Attach on this e-mail is my previous and present state scan copies for your perusal.

Thanks and stay blessed

Mrs. Elaine Wynn

You can call me on: 17736923408

Email: elaineproject12@gmail.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Wynn"

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August 22, 2019 at 12:56 PM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
info

"From: Mrs Elaine <fraelisa@alice.it>

Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 3:42 AM

Subject: Re: Hello

I am Mrs. Elaine, an American billionaire businesswoman, philanthropist & art collector. I bring to you a Beneficial Charity Proposal to assist me with. If interested!, respond back as I will be more detailed on my next email to you.

Best Regards Mrs. Elaine"

Here is another scam.

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August 17, 2019 at 4:18 AM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
an anonymous user from: San Francisco, California, United States

"I must say that my spirit has been lifted since I received your email indicating your readiness to assist me with this humanitarian project.So I use this medium to implore you to do all you have to make this a reality. I may not live to see the realization of this project due to my present health situation and family pressure, but I have implicit confidence that you would be able to complete this humanitarian project at all cost. I have already discussed my project plan with my Attorney informing him about you being the one to assist me in this project. He is going to work with my bank to secure the funds from where it is been invested for safe custody in a very proper and legal manner. My attorney is in charge of the paperwork which will authorize and guide you as the beneficiary of the fund, he will also make the arrangement with the Bank in your name as the new beneficiary of the funds, to move the funds from my bank to your preferred location with your personal data. Note. You are required to contact my attorney and send him your personal details with the below contact email:

Law Firm: Harrison Legal Associates

Attorney: Barr. Harrison Chand (Esq).

Contact E-mail: harrisonlawfirmllc@gmail.com

Office E-mail: info@harrisonlawfirm.cf

Direct Telephone Number: 1-518-217-8625

The total amount is $5.8 Million United States Dollars (Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars), you are required to use $4 Million United States Dollars of the funds for the humanitarian project, while the remaining $1.8 Million United States Dollars, is for your personal use and any incurred expenses. I have already notified my attorney about this, and please ensure that this is not disclosed to anybody until the money has been successfully transferred to you for security reasons and also due to it's financial nature. Do contact my Attorney immediately with the above e-mail address so he can proceed with the paperwork. Attached to this e-mail is my previous and present snap shot of my photo for your perusal, I will also advise you send me a snap shot of your photo so I know whom I am entrusting this deal in his care. Thanks and stay blessed

Mrs. Elaine Wynn

Email: wynlaine@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Wynn"

Another scam.

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August 17, 2019 at 4:04 AM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
an anonymous user from: New York, United States

"Thank you very much for your response and I must apologize for my late response to your e-mail. I have been on therapy since my notification email to you, please pardon me. My full name is Mrs. Elaine Wynn, I was born to a middle-class Jewish family on April 28, 1942 (age 77) in New York City. My self and my Ex husband (Steve Wynn) co-founded Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts. I am a divorcee and an American billionaire businesswoman, philanthropist and art collector. I have recently been diagnosed with Colorectal cancer and a rare heart disease, which has defiled all medical treatment.

I contacted you from my sick bed, because I have been informed that my investment company has been liquidated and they have decided to pay off all their investors within a limited period of time. My investment Return Capital Profit (I.R.C.P). is about $5.8 Million United States Dollars or more. The intention of this email is to employ the expertise of a Charity minded individual, who can identify a viable and guarantee reasonable distribution of part of this funds to the needy while a reasonable percentage is for your personal use...

Thanks and stay blessed

Mrs. Elaine Wynn

Email: wynlaine@gmail.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Wynn"

Here is another scam.

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July 11, 2019 at 3:33 PM by
The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam
info

"Good morning, dear Sir

I need your precious help to clarify this donation of Mrs. Eleine Farrell Wynn, on June 26th I received a letter from her to offer me a donation of £ 10,000.00 to use it as a humanitarian aid for my community. I accepted her proposal she contacted me for more details about the name of his lawyer in England and his bank deposit of its funds which is equity bank Manchester.

I contacted his lawyer who asked for some documents passport and other personal information after two days or three he sent me the copy of the Afidavit of the high court sign by the donor the lawyer and the judges concern is immediately after the bank also contacted me to fill in some forms of personal information asking me a fee of £ 1500 to 1900.

I am surprised why the bank is asking me for a transfer fee yet Mrs. Elaine's funds have become in my name by law, please check if this donation is real or scam

.

Best regards

NOURIDDINE SKHAB"

Received this via email. Please note it is an attempt by scammers to trick their potential victim.

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The "Mrs. Elaine Wynn" Donation Scam