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The fake "MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network" donation email below is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them their personal information and subsequently their money. MacKenzie Bezos, an American novelist, philanthropist, and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is not randomly donating money to lucky individuals around the world via her foundation. And, MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network will never ask you to send personal information or money.
From: MacKenzie Bezos Foundation NetworkSent: Monday, September 16, 2019 3:25 PMSubject: Grant Donation Sum of $500.000.00 in any project or dream you have as my Fan/Grant/Donation.Hello,Congratulations from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation United States, where life changing opportunities and cash are given-out on a daily basis! Our foundation/founder has indeed been a great Philanthropist to this generation and is truly committed to “giving while living.However, We are pleased to inform you that you are one (1) of the lucky person to benefit and to receive $500,000.00 USD from my MacKenzie Bezos foundation’s ongoing good will project, grant/donations program.If this message is sent to a valid e-mail user, Then your email was randomly selected to receive a cash donation grant sum of $500,000.00 USD from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation.If this is a valid e-mail account, then you should Contact " Mr. Mark Kelvin " my personal assistance (PA) at his email: markkelvinfoundation@gmail.com to have him process your membership for comprehensive claim as my fan.Sincerely,MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network
From: MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 3:25 PM
Subject: Grant Donation Sum of $500.000.00 in any project or dream you have as my Fan/Grant/Donation.
Hello,
Congratulations from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation United States, where life changing opportunities and cash are given-out on a daily basis! Our foundation/founder has indeed been a great Philanthropist to this generation and is truly committed to “giving while living.
However, We are pleased to inform you that you are one (1) of the lucky person to benefit and to receive $500,000.00 USD from my MacKenzie Bezos foundation’s ongoing good will project, grant/donations program.
If this message is sent to a valid e-mail user, Then your email was randomly selected to receive a cash donation grant sum of $500,000.00 USD from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation.
If this is a valid e-mail account, then you should Contact " Mr. Mark Kelvin " my personal assistance (PA) at his email: markkelvinfoundation@gmail.com to have him process your membership for comprehensive claim as my fan.
Sincerely,
MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network
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I also received a email.. I sent a email back saying I was going to look into the email that was sent to me.. I received a email back.. Say OK thank you
"From: mackenzie bezos Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 at 12:39 PM Subject: Susai Selva I'm Mackenzie Bezos, A philanthropist. Am giving out half of my wealth to charity. charitable projects. Presently am giving out 2.5M USD to 50 lucky people globally as part of my contribution towards humanity during this pandemic through our foundation THE GIVING PLEDGE, Reply for your claim confirmation. Congratulations. Stay Safe. Mackenzie Bezos" Here is another scam.
I believe there may be another scam going around. It's from Miss Mackenzie's Facebook page. I sent a message through Facebook asking how I would go about asking her foundation for a donation. She responded advising me to contact her P.A. He came back and said I needed to join her foundation in order to receive a donation. $1500. for a membership. Since the article above stated the foundation will never ask for money, I'm curious if it was legit. thanks
It is a scam.
Here is another scam: "From: MacKenzie Bezos Foundation [mailto:info@usa.org] Sent: Thursday, 24 October 2019 5:12 PM Subject: Grant Donation Sum of $500.000.00 in any project or dream you have as my Fan/Grant/Donation. Hello, Congratulations from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation United States, where life changing opportunities and cash are given-out on a daily basis! Our foundation/founder has indeed been a great Philanthropist to this generation and is truly committed to “giving while living. However, We are pleased to inform you that you are one (1) of the lucky person to benefit and to receive $500,000.00 USD from my MacKenzie Bezos foundation’s ongoing good will project, grant/donations program. If this message is sent to a valid e-mail user, Then your email was randomly selected to receive a cash donation grant sum of $500,000.00 USD from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation. If this is a valid e-mail account, then you should Contact " Mr. Mark Kelvin " my personal assistance (PA) at his email: markkelvinfoundation@gmail.com to have him process your membership for comprehensive claim as my fan. Sincerely, MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network"
Here is another scam: "From: MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2019 4:45 PM Subject: Grant Donation Sum of $500.000.00 in any project or dream you have as my Fan/Grant/Donation. Hello, Congratulations from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation United States, where life changing opportunities and cash are given-out on a daily basis! Our foundation/founder has indeed been a great Philanthropist to this generation and is truly committed to “giving while living. However, We are pleased to inform you that you are one (1) of the lucky person to benefit and to receive $500,000.00 USD from my MacKenzie Bezos foundation’s ongoing good will project, grant/donations program. If this message is sent to a valid e-mail user, Then your email was randomly selected to receive a cash donation grant sum of $500,000.00 USD from the MacKenzie Bezos Foundation. If this is a valid e-mail account, then you should Contact " Mr. Mark Kelvin " my personal assistance (PA) at his email: markkelvinfoundation@gmail.com to have him process your membership for comprehensive claim as my fan. Sincerely, MacKenzie Bezos Foundation Network"