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Lottery - Donation
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.
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.
-- Forwarded message --From: BMW LOTTERY DEPT. test@tripguruonline.comDate: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 4:08 PMSubject: 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 JensenEmail: albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.comCongratulations!!!!
-- Forwarded message --From: BMW LOTTERY DEPT. test@tripguruonline.comDate: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 4:08 PMSubject: 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 JensenEmail: albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.comCongratulations!!!!
Here are some other fraudulent email messages online users should be aware of:
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"From: Mercedesbenzonline-powerball.net Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 1:08 PMSubject: Award NoticeDear 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 ConroyOrlando Florida USA.Tel:(518) 241-3489Mercedes Benz Lottery Inc.Mercedes-Benz GMBH"Here is another scam.
"From: Mrs. Rachel Adams. Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 9:52 PMSubject: Congratulation To You Lucky Winner !!! BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENTUNITED STATES OF AMERICA.EMAIL: dong.bmwclaims77-gmail.comNOTE: 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 totreat 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 internationalballoting 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 SpeedOptions: 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 drawnfrom 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 yourprize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.Name : Donald GarretEmail : dong.bmwclaims77-gmail.comContact him by providing him with your secret pin code NumberBMW: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*x6. Occupation :7. Direct Phone :8. Present Country :9. Email address :10.Pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23Please 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 PROMOTIONSBMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENTUNITED STATES OF AMERICA"Here is another scam.
Here is another scam:"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 11:22 AMSubject: 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."
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 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: 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 United States of America © 2019"
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.
Here is another scam:"From: "BMW"Date: February 28, 2019 at 8:53:59 PM MSTSubject: REF; 0011185003/25 (URGENT)Reply-To: BMW of North America, LLC300 Chestnut Ridge Road.Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731United 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 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: Rev. John EricEmail: bmwincoffice-gmail.comDirect 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 WillischCEO and PresidentBMW of North AmericaBMW GROUPUnited States of America© 2019"
