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BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

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
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
info

"From: 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.

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Jul 4, 2019 at 3:15 PM by
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
info

"From: Mrs. Rachel Adams.
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.

Delete

May 2, 2019 at 12:06 AM by
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
info

Here is another scam:

"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams
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."

Delete

Apr 17, 2019 at 3:02 PM by
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
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 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"

Delete

Apr 11, 2019 at 12:54 AM by
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
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.

Delete

Mar 6, 2019 at 3:26 PM by
BMW Lottery Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers
info

Here is another scam:

"From: "BMW"
Date: February 28, 2019 at 8:53:59 PM MST
Subject: REF; 0011185003/25 (URGENT)
Reply-To:

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 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 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
© 2019"

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