Windows 10: Email from John saying I won a Microsoft sweepstakes

Is there a chance of winning Microsoft sweep stakes ?

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Scam email for Microsoft sweepstakes?

It is a SCAM.

You have won nothing.

All they want is your money and private and confidential information to steal your identity.

Ignore and delete it.

Protect yourself from tech support scams:

Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support

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This is what used to be at this Microsoft link:

"What is the Microsoft Lottery scam?"

Microsoft security help & learning

The Microsoft Lottery scam is a fraud that usually starts with an email message that claims the recipient has won "The Microsoft Lottery."

There is no Microsoft Lottery and/or Sweepstakes, and any message of this kind is designed to engage you in a dialogue with cybercriminals who want to persuade you to send them money.

You have not won the "Microsoft Lottery"

Microsoft customers are often targets of a scam that uses email messages to falsely promise money. Victims receive messages claiming "You have won the Microsoft Lottery!"
There is no Microsoft Lottery. Delete the message.

If you have lost money to this scam, report it to the Police. You can also send the police report to Microsoft and we will use it to help law enforcement catch the criminals who send out these e-mail messages.

Cheers.

 

what do you do after entering a sweepstakes entry and what happens next?

Not having won any of the sweepstakes I can’t say how long it will take.

I would think the instructions on how to claim the winnings would be in the ‘congratulations you’ve won’ email.

 

sweepstakes

I can't seem to find that sweepstakes. I suggest contacting Microsoft Store Sales and Customer Support at 1-877-696-7786