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BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Online users who have received emails claiming to be from BMW's Lottery Department, stating that they have won a prize, should delete the email messages and should not respond to them because they are fraudulent. Please be informed that BMW does not have a lottery department, nor do any of its affiliate companies. BMW does not send or confirm personal information by email, including but not limited to: your name, address, passwords or financial information. If you receive an email from someone purporting to be BMW, or a division of BMW, such as the Security Department or Lottery Department, asking for this type of information, DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.

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The sole and only purpose of which is to elicit your personal information. To be safe, we recommend you add the sender to your blocked email or SPAM email list.

A Sample of the BMW Lottery Scam

-- Forwarded message --
From: BMW LOTTERY DEPT. test@tripguruonline.com
Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 4:08 PM
Subject: Claim Your Car And Check With This Winning Code BMW:2541256004/25.

You have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Car and a Check of US$1.5 Million from the international balloting programs held in USA; although, it is not limited to only U.S residents or citizens.

Contact the claims agent with code BMW:2541256004/25 and your delivery details to claim your prize.

Name: Mr. Albert Jensen
Email: albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.com
Congratulations!!!!

Here are some other fraudulent email messages online users should be aware of:

Email from 'The International Awareness Promotion Department of the BMW Automobile Company'
You may have received an email claiming to be from BMW's International Awareness Promotion Department stating that you have won a prize. Please be informed that BMW of North America does not have an International Awareness Promotion Department, nor do any of its affiliate companies. This is a fraudulent email. DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.
Email from 'BMW's Lottery Department'
You may have received an email claiming to be from BMW's Lottery Department stating that you have won a prize. Please be informed that BMW of North America does not have a lottery department, nor do any of its affiliate companies. This is a fraudulent email. DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.
Email from 'BMW Group Promo'
You may have received an email claiming to be from BMW Group Promo stating that you have won a prize. Please be informed that BMW of North America does not have a Group Promo department, nor do any of its affiliate companies. This is a fraudulent email. DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.
Email from 'BMW Automobile Company Promotion Department'
You may have received an email claiming to be from a BMW Automobile Company Promotion Department, using BMW's corporate ID, its proper address, and a 2016 copyright footer, stating that you have won a prize and asking for certain personal information. Please be informed that BMW of North America does not have a BMW Automobile Company Promotion Department, nor do any of its affiliate companies. This is a fraudulent email. DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.
RECENT FRAUDULENT POSTAL MAIL
Mailing from an 'Automobile Transfer Div.' / 'Vehicle and Entitlement Assignment Division'
You may have received a request in the mail to contact the above-referenced Division concerning the consignment of a BMW vehicle or other entitlement, such as the vehicle's cash value, to you. To claim your entitlement you are asked to complete a form, pay a consignment fee and mail both to a PO box in the Netherlands. Please be advised that BMW of North America, LLC does not have an Automobile Transfer / Vehicle and Entitlement Assignment Division, nor do any of its affiliated companies either in the USA or the Netherlands. This is a fraudulent mailing. DO NOT RESPOND TO IT.

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Comments (37)

Jul. 12, 2019 at 8:10 PM by info

"From: Mercedesbenzonline@powerball.net <Mercedesbenzonline@powerball.net>

Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 1:08 PM

Subject: Award Notice

Dear Winner,

We are grateful to inform you that your E-mail address eventually entered our 2019 online promotion that won you $3.500,000.00 and

"2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 450" instantly Congratulations.

Kindly respond by filling these information below for claiming processing...

BENEFICIARY NAME:

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

OCCUPATIONS:

Regards,

Claim Agent- Charles Conroy.

Agent Charles Conroy

Orlando Florida USA.

Tel:(518) 241-3489

Mercedes Benz Lottery Inc.

Mercedes-Benz GMBH"

Here is another scam.

Jul. 4, 2019 at 3:15 PM by info

"From: Mrs. Rachel Adams. <info@gov.bb>

Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 9:52 PM

Subject: Congratulation To You Lucky Winner!

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

EMAIL: dong.bmwclaims77@gmail.com

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to

treat it genuinely.

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2019 Model BMW X6 and a Check of $500,000.00 USD from the international

balloting programs held on the 5th section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle;

Model: 530iA Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn

from all the continents of the world which you were selected.

The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). To begin the processing of your

prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.

Name : Donald Garret

Email : dong.bmwclaims77@gmail.com

Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number

BMW:255125HGDY03/23.

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name In Full :

2. Residential Address :

3. Nationality :

4. Age :

5. S*x

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10.Pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23

Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.

Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Mrs. Rachel Adams.

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

Here is another scam.

May. 2, 2019 at 12:06 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams <redmine@addpac.com>

Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 11:22 AM

Subject: CONTACT BMW HEAD OFFICE

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2015/2016 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of

$1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.

Name: MR. DANIEL GARRY ...

Email: danielgarry212@gmail.com

Contact him by providing him with your details, your name and address and phone number, and secret pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23.

Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Mrs. Rachael Adams."

Apr. 17, 2019 at 3:02 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"BMW of North America, LLC

300 Chestnut Ridge Road.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731

United States of America

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new Model BMW 7 Series Car and a Check of $1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle;

Model: 750li Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am FM stereo with a single in-dash compact disc player.

The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize

Name: Rev. John Eric

Email: bmwincoffice@gmail.com

Direct 24hours Security Line: (201)425-1826 (Text Message Only)

Contact him by providing him with your Reg. pin code Number: 0011185003/25

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name In Full :

2. Residential Address :

3. Nationality :

4. Age :

5. S*x :

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10. Reg pin code Number: 0011185003/25

Please, you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.

Congratulations from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Regards,

Mr. Ludwig Willisch

CEO and President

BMW of North America

BMW GROUP

Apr. 11, 2019 at 12:54 AM by an anonymous user from: Brookhaven, Georgia, United States

I just received the same fraudulent e-mail saying my e-mail address had been selected & I had won a new bmw plus cash... This is a scam & they should be stopped... They make it sound so real describing the automobile & all the equipment on it.

Mar. 6, 2019 at 3:26 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: "BMW"<sting@parasite-net.com>

Date: February 28, 2019 at 8:53:59 PM MST

Subject: REF; 0011185003/25 (URGENT)

Reply-To: <bmwincoffice@gmail.com>

BMW of North America, LLC

300 Chestnut Ridge Road.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731

United States of America

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.

Dear Winner,

Description of prize vehicle;

Model: 750li Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.

Name: Rev. John Eric

Email: bmwincoffice@gmail.com

Direct 24hours Security Line: (201) 425-1826 (Text Message Only)

Contact him by providing him with your Reg. pin code Number: 0011185003/25

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name In Full :

2. Residential Address :

3. Nationality :

4. Age :

5. S*x :

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10. Reg pin code Number: 0011185003/25

Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.

Congratulations from all our staffs and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Regards,

Mr. Ludwig Willisch

CEO and President

BMW of North America

BMW GROUP

United States of America

Feb. 6, 2019 at 5:38 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: BMW PROMO <www1.@mist.ocn.ne.jp>

Date: February 5, 2019 at 7:51:55 AM MST

Subject: BMW LOTTERY

Reply-To: BMW PROMO <bestdeliverycompany002@gmail.com>

Reference Number BMW:2551256003/23.

BMW Automobile Company

Official Email: (bestdeliverycompany002@gmail.com)

Hours Of Services: Mondays - Friday hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service

Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.

Dear BMW Enthusiast,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2018 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Check of $500,000.00usd from international programs held on this second section of 2018 in the

Summit ONE, Summit Ave, Farnborough GU14 0FB, UK BMW head office.

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the International A**ociation of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our BMW fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to claim your prize.

Delivery Officer: Agent James Peter

Contact E-mail: bestdeliverycompany002@gmail.com

Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number BMW:2551256003/23. You are also advised to provide to her with the under listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name in full.

2. Address.

3. Nationality.

4. Age.

5. Phone/Fax.

6. Present Country.

7. Email address.

8. pin code Number BMW:2551256003/23.

Note: Do disregard any email as this is a PROMO BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT held this month in the year of 2018.

BMW CEO Mr Harald Kruger

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

Text Me On ( 1)781-951-2796 Text Only

Email (bestdeliverycompany002@gmail.com)"

Jan. 6, 2019 at 4:48 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: BMW Lotto <admin@abcd.com>

Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:46 PM

To: Recipients

Subject: AWARDS WINNING NOTIFICATION:-

Your email has been selected for a prize of a brand New 2018 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive and a Cheque of $1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held in USA but the WINNINGS IS FOR EVERYBODY CONTACTED AS A WINNER IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD. Contact the claims agent with code BMW:255125HGDY03/23 and your DELIVERY DETAILS (Your Full Name, Delivery Address and Mobile Number) to claim your prize.

Name: Mr. Ramon Mendoza

Email:- www.bmw.lottbmw000000000@outlook.com

Congratulations!"

Nov. 19, 2018 at 7:40 PM by info

Here is another scam:

- Original Message -

Subject: CONGRATULATION DEAR WINNER

Date: 11/19/2018 8:01 am

From: "Mrs. Rachael Adams."<<>>

To:

Reply-To: <bmw.claimsagent@usa.com>

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

EMAIL: bmw.claimsagent@usa.com

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is

because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service

Provider, we (BMW) urge you to

treat it genuinely.

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand

new 2017/2018 Model BMW x5 Series Car and a Check of $1,500,000.00 USD

from the international

balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF

AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle;

Model: 530iA Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission:

Automatic 6 Speed

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats

w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our

computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over

250,000 email addresses drawn

from all the continents of the world which you were selected.

The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also

Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).

To begin the processing of your

prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more

information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.

Name: Mr. Christopher Kingsley

Email: bmw.claimsagent@usa.com

Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number

BMW:255125HGDY03/23.

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as

soon as possible:

1. Name In Full :

2. Residential Address :

3. Nationality :

4. Age :

5. S*x

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10. pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23

Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as

possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.

Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of

our promotional program.

Mrs. Rachael Adams.

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain

information that is confidential and privileged. It is intended to be

received only by persons entitled

to receive the information. If you are not the intended recipient,

please delete it from your system and notify the sender. You should not

copy it or use it for any

Oct. 28, 2018 at 11:12 PM by info

Here is another scam:

- Forwarded message -

From: Mr. Dowell Salt <info@bmwdepartment.com>

Date: mer 24 ott 2018 alle ore 14:45

Subject: BMW AWARD NOTIFICATION! BMW:255125HGDY03/23

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

5070 WILSHIRE BLVD

LOS ANGELES. CA 90036

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

EMAIL: bmwdepartment0777@gmail.com

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is

because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider,

we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand

new 2017/2018 Model BMW 7 Series Car and a Check of $1,500,000.00 USD from

the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED

STATE OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle;

Model: 530iA Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission:

Automatic 6 Speed

Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski

bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our

computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000

email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were

selected.

The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed

by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). To begin the

processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department

for more information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.

Name: Mr. Dowell Salt

Email: bmwdepartment0777@gmail.com

Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number

BMW:255125HGDY03/23.

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as

soon as possible:

1. Name In Full :

2. Residential Address :

3. Nationality :

4. Age :

5. S*x

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10. pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23

Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as

possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.

Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of

our promotional program.

Mrs. Rachael Adams.

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Oct. 1, 2018 at 11:58 PM by info

Received the scam below:

"From: Mrs Natta Miller <info@bmw.com>

Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 6:29 PM

To: Recipients

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service

Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely and kindly move it to your inbox.

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

5070 WILSHIRE BLVD

LOS ANGELES. CA 90036

NEIGHORHOOD: MID WILSHIRE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

EMAIL: jordan.stones230@gmail.com<mailto:jordan.stones230@gmail.com>

Dear Winner

...

Mrs Natta Miller.

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

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I just alerting everyone about the social security scam email I just received this morning. Do not click on any links or go to the site it recommends to view your statement. You probably are getting tired of hearing it, but scammers really are everywhere. Around this time of year, a big scam that pops up is the Social Security scam. This is usually ...

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Geek Squad Phone Number Scam - Scamming - Fraud

Fraudsters regularly abuse legitimate financial services like PayPal to send fake invoices to trick you into paying or providing credit card information. Common themes include Geek Squad and antivirus subscriptions like Norton. Below is a Geek Squad scam that attempts to trick potential victims into calling scammers. Remember, always independently ...

How to Protect Your Website from Hackers in 2024 - Hacking - Cyber-attacks

According to statistics, around 10.8 million websites get hacked every year. So, if you are assuming that your website is safe, you are wrong. Hackers are coming up with new ways to get access to your site. And if they are successful, it will not only affect your business financially but also tarnish your reputation in the market. Because of this r ...

Is Account-maintenance a Scam? - Scamming - Fraud

The website, account-maintenance.com belongs to Proofpoint Security Awareness Training. The website is used to teach employees how to recognize and avoid phishing attacks. Proofpoint said if you have questions you can contact your employer’s IT help desk or contact them at wst-support@proofpoint.com. ...

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