Fraudulent activity
There are a number of scams perpetrated in Nelson Mandela’s name, or in the name of one of his charity organisations.
These scams undermine the legacy of Nelson Mandela as well as the continued work of his charities.
Below are the scams that have been brought to the Foundation's attention.
If you are aware of any scams being perpetrated under the name of the Nelson Mandela Foundation or its Founder please contact us on nmf@nelsonmandela.org.
The office of Nelson Mandela Charity Organisation scam
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has recently been made aware of another email scam doing the rounds.
Nelson Mandela Foundation charity scam
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has learnt of an email scam that is currently doing the rounds. The email, which claims to come from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, asks people to donate money to support Mr Mandela’s work.
Nelson Mandela AIDS Day Concert scam
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has learned of an online scam currently doing the rounds which claims that tickets to a Nelson Mandela AIDS Day concert are available online.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, United Nations and William J. Clinton Foundation scam
The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to warn the public about an email scam currently doing the rounds. The scam claims that the recipient of the email is the winner of a cash prize through a lottery draw.
2010 World Cup Lottery draw notice
The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to alert the public of an email scam currently doing the rounds. The scam is a variation of several other scams, which claim that the recipient is the winner of a Nelson Mandela Foundation and FIFA lottery.
New Nelson Mandela Foundation/FIFA scam
The Nelson Mandela Foundation would like to alert the public to another version of the Nelson Mandela Foundation/FIFA scam.
