The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers

Online users who have received emails like the one below claiming to be from the BMW 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 BMW Lottery Department Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers

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.

The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam

From: Mr.Harold Athman <info@lee.com>

Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:15 AM

To: Recipients

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT!!!

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

Petuelring 124-130, 80809

München, Germany

Email:haroldathman2011@gmail.com

Dear Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a Brand New 2018 BMW X5 SUV and a Cheque of $5,500,000.00USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle; Functions such as BMW Gesture Control, BMW Laserlight or Remote Control Parking again set benchmarks as pioneering innovations in the BMW X5 SUV. In addition,Superb comfort and support from the seats, which are well-suited to long-distance driving. The X5's suspension is tuned on the firm side, yet it's still capable of absorbing most road imperfections. From time to time, the ride gets choppy on rough pavement, but this is the exception and not the rule.The diesel-powered X5 xDrive35d model delivers the best combination of performance and efficiency.

The BMW X5 also extends the sheer driving pleasure typical of BMW to include the enjoyment of being driven. Passengers who occupy the luxurious seats in the rear enjoy a generous amount of space. While the active chassis technology of the Executive Drive Pro option offers a driving experience of unrestricted comfort and dynamism in every situation, the features of the ambient light design and innovative comfort and entertainment functions ensure a supreme level of relaxed travelling pleasure.

Each of the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol and diesel engines of the BMW X5 is an expression of the dedicated development work of the BMW EfficientDynamics engineers. For overwhelming performance and ground-breaking efficiency. As a plug-in hybrid vehicle, the BMW X5 iPerformance with the BMW EfficientDynamics technology eDrive (BMW 740e/Le iPerformance) brings together the best of two worlds. The result is substantially lower fuel consumption with similarly reduced emissions.

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 in the United States for more information as regards procedures to claim your prize.

Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number BMW:255175HGDY03/23.As the subject of your email for swift response

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. Sex

6. Occupation :

7. Direct Phone :

8. Present Country :

9. Email address :

10. pin code Number BMW:255175HGDY03/23

11. Passport photograph:

Do contact

Name: Mr Harold Athman

Email Address:haroldathman2011@gmail.com

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

Mrs.Rachael Adams.

———————

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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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April 1, 2021 at 12:43 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
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Another scam:

"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams out@alias2k.com

Date: Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 9:12 AM

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

*BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT*

*5070 WILSHIRE BLVD*

*LOS ANGELES. CA 90036*

*UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.*

*WEBSITE: www.bmwusa.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 2020/2021 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Cheque 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: 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 Wood Lee*

*Email:bmw.d242@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*"

Delete

November 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams <mail-gw@pupuk-indonesia.com>

Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

To:

*BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT*

*5070 WILSHIRE BLVD*

*LOS ANGELES. CA 90036*

*UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.*

*WEBSITE: www.bmwusa.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 2019/2020 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Cheque 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: 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 Park Jay*

*Email:bmw.office242@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*"

Here is another scam.

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October 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

"From: Mrs. Rachael Adams <mail@afroze.com>

Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2020, 2:36 AM

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

*BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT*

*5070 WILSHIRE BLVD*

*LOS ANGELES. CA 90036*

*UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.*

*WEBSITE: www.bmwusa.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 2019/2020 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Cheque 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: 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 Park Jay*

*Email:bmw.office242@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*"

Here is another scam.

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September 9, 2020 at 8:52 AM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

"From: MRS.NATTA MILLER <admin@funzone.om>

Sent: 09 September 2020 00:57

Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT...

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

9631 HICKMAN RD

URBANDALE IOWA 50322

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Email:mrcollinsjohn@naver.com

Dear Winner

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2020 Model BMW 8 Series Car, a

Cheque of $3.5 Million USD from the international balloting programs held on the 1st section of the 2020 annual award promo in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.secret pin code Number BMW:2541256004/25.

Contact Mr John Collins ( john_collins@aliyun.com ) by providing him with your secret pin code Number BMW:2541256004/25. 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. Occupation :

6. Direct Phone :

7. Present Country :

8. Email address :

9. Pin code Number:

MRS.NATTA MILLER

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

Another scam.

Delete

August 10, 2020 at 6:25 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
an anonymous user from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

11/08/2020 Im From Malaysia, I get email from john_collins@aliyun.com ( I think he john wick)

The first email: “Hye I Won 100M USD if u f**K your mother”

Then he replies -

"This is 100% legitimate, you have absolutely nothing to worry about the authenticity of this transaction.

I guess you confuse because of those illegal people that are impersonating the BMW Department,I must be honest to you that serious investigation have been put in place to apprehend them. I don't really know if you have fall a victim of scam before,but I am assuring you that you are now at the right place.

Any of our conversations are covered by Federal Law. No one has any right to breach these laws without severe penalties. All correspondence has been logged, for possible future litigation,so be rest assured that your check and car will be at your home if you adhere to the requirement.

without the insurance an certificate of Recognition,your $3.500,000.00USD Check and car will not be allow to pass through the airport,I don't need your money for anything and your money can not do anything to a man of my position,sending the $700 is absolutely for your own good

I understand your financial status so why will I scam you of your hard earn money,I have good reputation to protect and I can not jeopardize my career because of $700.00, I am not here to deceive you neither am I here to steal your money,I am here to make sure that your $3.500,000.00 USD Check and BMW 8 Series Car is deliver to you.

If you give up on this,have it in your inner most mind that you will have yourself to blame for your misfortune

Doubt and fear is 100% capable of making one to lose his/her greatest fortune in life,so I advise you to believe that this is absolutely the perfect means for you to achieve this Goal,I give you 100% guaranteed that you will get your check and car without fail.

I must be honest to you that time is seriously against your transaction and at this moment,the International finance department is complaining that your $3.500,000.00 USD funds is causing huge congestion and it may likely be confiscated any moment from now if you do not act very fast to claim it,I advise you to proceed right now to do the needful.

It is obvious that you vehemently did not want to follow up issues concerning your $3.500,000.00 USD Check and BMW 8 Series Car otherwise you would have responded to the fee required.

As advised I am of the opinion that your funds should be confiscated and forwarded to Government purse therefore I am using this medium as a final means of notification and warning.

Please feel free as you are secured as far as this transaction is concerned.

I know you are some way skeptical about this transaction, I am telling you not to have doubt about this, out of many bad ones,there is still few good ones,I am standing on my words today that you are dealing with the right transaction."

I am too religious and legitimate to rip off my fellow human, I was raised legally, so I can not do anything to deceive you because it is against the law's of financial department and the BMW.

To be candid with you,I want you to understand clearly that as far as I am concerned you have nothing to risk about regarding this transaction.

I can not be here wasting my time or yours if this is not true,I am too legal for that,you have absolutely nothing to worry about.

I will equally take some step further to assist allay your fears that you have nothing to fear,obviously scam exist but this is not one of them,take my words,which is my bond and honor.

Don't be deceive by anybody,if this is not real,I wouldn't have be here emailing you.

You have everything to loose if you close your eyes to let this Golden opportunity pass you by because you are the rightful owner of the $3,500,000.00 USD certified check and your brand new 8 series BMW car.

Following the trends of events concerning the upheavals facing the payment of your transaction, it is crystal clear that you are the stumbling block against yourself therefore the BMW Department will not be liable to any confiscated benefit if you refuse to adhere to our advise.

If anything goes wrong which I doubt to a Great Extent,I will set everything possible to refund all your money to you but I am assuring you that Nothing will go wrong.

Be cheerful as you will Not Regret Knowing me

I look forward to your response.

Yours Sincerely.

Delete

May 29, 2020 at 11:35 AM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
an anonymous user from: Rugby, England, United Kingdom

"300 Chestnut Ridge Road

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Congratulation to you dear for being pert of the lucky winner, you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2020 BMW X6 and a Check of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle;

The X6 comes with BMW's Drive infotainment system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a USB port and a 10-year subscription to BMW Assist eCall, which can automatically notify first responders after a collision. For 2020, the X6 comes standard with enhanced USB and Bluetooth features, including an additional microphone, Bluetooth sync for a second phone, library browsing via Bluetooth, voice control for contacts and music and a Mobile Office system. Available features include leather seats, a surround-view camera system, navigation, a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, a head-up display, a panoramic moon roof, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, active park assist and lane departure warning. The Drive infotainment system takes a bit of getting used to, but is fairly straightforward and works well, reviewers agree. The audio and climate controls are also clearly labeled and easy to reach.

Now you are required to come up with sum of $350usd that is required for the delivery of this car and your check, So you are to respond back to us to direct you were and how to send the fee for this delivery,

We wait for you response

Yours Mr Michael Thompson"

Received this scam.

Delete

April 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

"From: "BMW LOTTERY DEPT." <admin@upp.com.ua>

Date: April 21, 2020 at 3:42:14 AM EDT

To: Recipients <admin@upp.com.ua>

Subject: Claim Your Car And Check With Your Winning Code BMW:2541256004/25.

Reply-To: clerocuzolucas234598@gmail.com

Your email has been selected for a prize of a brand New 2020 BMW M5 Series M50i and a CHECK 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:2541256004/25 and your DELIVERY DETAILS (Your Full Name, Delivery Address and Mobile Number) to claim your prize.

Name: MR. LUCAS HENRY CLEROCUZO

Email: clerocuzolucas234598@gmail.com

Congratulations!"

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April 8, 2020 at 11:55 AM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
an anonymous user from: Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

I received my email SMS .

"I accept your offer.

On Apr 7, 2020 1:44 PM, "MR. LUCAS HENRY CLEROCUZO" < albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.com> wrote: Good day to you Hasan Jan,

The selection process was carried out through a random computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world, which your email address was selected; besides, the BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).

Therefore, this is not a hoax because it is true and for real that you won a Brand new BMW Car and CHECK worth US$1.5 Million United States Dollars with the Reference Number BMW- 2541256004/25 but before we can commence with the delivery procedure, send down the details below :

YOUR FULL NAME:

YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS:

YOUR MOBILE NUMBER:

ALTERNATIVE EMAIL:

Urgent positive response is needed.

Yours sincerely,

MR. LUCAS HENRY CLEROCUZO

On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:29 AM Hasan Jan < hjan7702@gmail.com> wrote:"

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March 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

5070 WILSHIRE BLVD

LOS ANGELES. CA 90036

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of therestrictions 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 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: 530i Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am 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 wereselected.

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 fomore information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.

Name: Mr. Johnson Bische

Email:bischejohnson@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 winning

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

Mr. Kevin Davidson.

THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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February 24, 2020 at 6:14 PM by
The "BMW Lottery Department" Lotto Scam Being Sent Scammers
info

"From: "BMW LOTTERY DEPT." <admin@upp.com.ua>

Date: February 24, 2020 at 1:16:53 PM EST

Subject: Claim Your Car And Check With Your Winning Code BMW:2541256004/25.

Reply-To: albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.com

Your email has been selected for a prize of a brand New 2020 BMW M5 Series M50i and a CHECK 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:2541256004/25 and your DELIVERY DETAILS (Your Full Name, Delivery Address and Mobile Number) to claim your prize. Name: MR. LUCAS HENRY CLEROCUZO Email: albertse.bmwclaims987@gmail.com Congratulations!"

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What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

Help maintain Online Threat Alerts (OTA).

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