Is "PRIZE Winner Notification for Ibotta's In-Crowd Giveaway" email a scam?

[rettosseh]

I received an email saying I won a Prize for Ibotta's In-Crowd Giveaway.  It was not sent from Ibotta but from:  Telicia Kuchan,  Merchandising Manager, Universal Promotions, Inc.   It includes instructions on claiming the prize which, of course, involves downloading something.  Although I would love to win this prize I am very suspicious that it is a scam so I am reaching out to see if anyone has ever received anything like this or if Ibotta can comment on it's authenticity before I do anything.  Thanks in advance!

[FLAKATT]

Sounds like a scam.  Never download suspicious links!

[ScottyS · Accepted solution]

Hi there! 

Thanks for reaching out. I want to confirm that this is in fact a legitimate prize that you've won! Universal Promotions Inc. is Ibotta's giveaway & sweepstakes partner that helps us award our Savers. We can assure you that this email from our team member, Telicia, is legitimate and you are safe in downloading any documents and responding to her accordingly. 

Congratulations on your prize, be sure to claim it! 😊🎉

[rettosseh]

THANK YOU!!!  I'm soooo excited.  I appreciate your quick reply and the confirmation.

[goofiegurlie365]

I was not aware of in In-Crowd Giveaway?! How did you even participate in that?! I would LOVE to be more active and try to win things!!

[ScottyS]

You are so welcome! I'm glad I could help you claim your prize. 

[ariellemwhite]

Did you actually receive your prize? I received an email from this exact person. 

[Be-Bop-A-Lula]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 

[Icequeen813]

Please let us know what you won!

[Closer]

I have yet to hear that anyone actually received prize....