Possible Heineken Scam

[angiequito]

I have received two e-mails stating that I have won one of '200' trips from Heineken. First the rules show that there are only 3 grand prizes in the instant win. There are spelling errors in the e-mail as well. The e-mail also is asking that I provide the following:

1.FULL NAME:
2.COUNTRY:
3.CITY :
4.DATE OF BIRTH:
5.EMAIL:
6.MOBILE NO:
7.YOUR SOCCER CLUB:

Since there is an instant win out there I just wanted to let you all know to be cautious about the e-mail you receive and make sure it's legit before providing information.

 

[kcharlton]

Who is the email from?? It should look like a legit email address..if not,then just scam to get your info!

 

[desertdance]

Usually on a big win they want an attachment notarized verifying your info. But asking for that in an email does sound fishy. I'd read the rules, get a contact number and verify prior to sending anything to them.

 

[destiny907]

Oh yes, there ARE a lot of phishing scams out there and this looks like one of them! It is very wise to be wary. IF you win something over a certain amount- most companies send you a certified letter and ask for you to fill out the paperwork, AND it has to be notorized, too. That is what I had to do once, when I won a little computer!
Yes, good thing to be very wary.

 

[cgomez]

Yes, that is a SCAM. Anytime they ask for this type of info, like your name or e-mail, it is a scam. This is the type of info they should already have and also would send you an affidavit if legit. I get these type of e-mails all the time. If they were true, I'd be a billionaire by now. Good job being cautious and looking up rules. But yes, a scam!

 

[amyshulk]

Yep, I always check the rules to see if I entered it, plus...

http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/newbies/2235-top-10-signs-your-win-really-sweepstakes-scam.html

Sweepstakes Scams - Warning Signs of Sweepstakes Scams

1. You Need to Pay to Receive the Prize
2. You Don't Recognize the Sweepstake
3. You Receive a Large Check with your Notification
4. You Are Asked to Wire Money
5. You Are Pressured to Act in a Hurry
6. You Need to Provide Bank or Credit Card Info to Receive Your Prize
7. The Win is From a Lottery
8. The Win is From a Foreign Lottery
9. The Notification is From a Government Organization
10. The Notification is Sent Via Bulk Mail

Read the article for more info :wave:

 

[dewdrop38]

If they needed your email address, how the heck did they send you the notification? This is why I love g-mail. It tells me whether a message was sent directly to only me or sent en masse to a million people.