BMW promotions? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

r3amir · 09-08-2006, 12:03 AM

Today, I received an email from UK saying that I have won M5 sedan and 500K pounds

in BMW promotions, a lottery by random email search. They want me to contact a Barrister with some personal data.

I am confused, is this a scam? Should I reply to the email or ignore it? Have anybody of you heard about such promotions? I need your input.

London320d · 09-08-2006, 01:54 AM

Sorry, but If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is (too good to be true, that is!).

Sounds like a scam to me - either phishing or a variation on the "419" scam. Do NOT reply.

Why would a major company do such a random lottery and let the prize go overseas? - makes no marketing sense.

carl_d · 09-08-2006, 04:05 AM

Scam!

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3amir

Today, I received an email from UK saying that I have won M5 sedan and 500K pounds

in BMW promotions, a lottery by random email search. They want me to contact a Barrister with some personal data.

I am confused, is this a scam? Should I reply to the email or ignore it? Have anybody of you heard about such promotions? I need your input.

booforty · 09-08-2006, 05:18 AM

This is definitely a scam - do not reply or give any personal data

Snake Pliskin · 09-08-2006, 06:35 AM

if it was genuine they would be providing you with VERY detailed info and no way would they ask you to contact a Barrister with the same e-mail.

Be nice if it was genuine ... but NO WAY :mad:

Usual scam artists like so many that are out there trying to catch us out and get our details

NFS · 09-08-2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3amir

Today, I received an email from UK saying that I have won M5 sedan and 500K pounds

in BMW promotions, a lottery by random email search. They want me to contact a Barrister with some personal data.

I am confused, is this a scam? Should I reply to the email or ignore it? Have anybody of you heard about such promotions? I need your input.

If you win a competition you didn't enter - it's a scam.

I've never heard of any competition where you need to provide personal information to a solicitor.

If they are asking you to contact a barrister then even the terminology is wrong.

In the UK solicitors deal with legal matters in terms of contracts and other documentation. They also represent people in magistrates courts (minor offenses). Barristers are the guys in the wigs who represent people (or prosecute them) in criminal courts (the high court).

There is no reason at all why a barrister would be involved in a competition.

ES-Jet · 09-08-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

Barristers are the guys in the wigs who represent people (or prosecute them) in criminal courts (the high court).

There is no reason at all why a barrister would be involved in a competition.

I thought they were the guys who serve me coffee down at Starbucks

Don't touch it - it's definitely a scam

NFS · 09-08-2006, 07:25 AM

No - they are 'barista' or more properly 'students'

ES-Jet · 09-08-2006, 08:28 AM

A great way to impress the girls though by telling them you're a barista (barrister).

NFS · 09-08-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ES-Jet

A great way to impress the girls though by telling them you're a barista (barrister).

I'd quite fancy a lady barista.

r3amir · 09-08-2006, 10:52 AM

Thanks fo the replies, I contacted the bmw uk and theyconfirmed this is a scam

BLITZ · 09-08-2006, 02:32 PM

BMW never does this.

NFS · 09-10-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BLITZ

BMW never does this.

I saw and alpina d3 at my dealer on Thursday.

I am beginning to think that this is the pick of the e90 line up

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09-08-2006, 12:03 AM	#1
r3amir First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316 iTrader: (0)	BMW promotions? Today, I received an email from UK saying that I have won M5 sedan and 500K pounds in BMW promotions, a lottery by random email search. They want me to contact a Barrister with some personal data. I am confused, is this a scam? Should I reply to the email or ignore it? Have anybody of you heard about such promotions? I need your input. __________________ 2006 325i Arctic Metallic, Grey leather, Steptronic,Premium Package

09-08-2006, 05:18 AM	#4
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,814 iTrader: (0) View booforty's Garage	This is definitely a scam - do not reply or give any personal data __________________

09-08-2006, 07:25 AM	#8
NFS Supreme Overlord Drives: 335i m-sport LCI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 8,423 iTrader: (0)	No - they are 'barista' or more properly 'students' __________________

09-08-2006, 08:28 AM	#9
ES-Jet Second Lieutenant Drives: 320d ES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	A great way to impress the girls though by telling them you're a barista (barrister). __________________ 320d ES - SG - 156 alloys, sunroof, PDC -GONE 320D SE on order

09-08-2006, 01:54 AM	#2
London320d Second Lieutenant Drives: '06 E90 320dSE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is (too good to be true, that is!). Sounds like a scam to me - either phishing or a variation on the "419" scam. Do NOT reply. Why would a major company do such a random lottery and let the prize go overseas? - makes no marketing sense.

09-08-2006, 06:35 AM	#5
Snake Pliskin Second Lieutenant Drives: 330i M Sport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	if it was genuine they would be providing you with VERY detailed info and no way would they ask you to contact a Barrister with the same e-mail. Be nice if it was genuine ... but NO WAY :mad: Usual scam artists like so many that are out there trying to catch us out and get our details

09-08-2006, 10:52 AM	#11
r3amir First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316 iTrader: (0)	Thanks fo the replies, I contacted the bmw uk and theyconfirmed this is a scam __________________ 2006 325i Arctic Metallic, Grey leather, Steptronic,Premium Package

09-08-2006, 02:32 PM	#12
BLITZ Private First Class Drives: E30 316i LUX Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	BMW never does this. __________________ East London BMW FAN!!