Claim – Posts on Facebook promise a giveaway of a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and a Campervan. To participate, users would just need to type “@” and highlight the comment.
Analysis
In recent days, ads for supposed giveaways of high-value vehicles have circulated on Facebook. The posts claim that simply commenting a symbol and following simple instructions would allow participation in raffles for prizes such as a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and a Campervan.
According to the posts, participation would be confirmed by typing “@” in the comments field and clicking “highlight.” Check out the two versions being spread online:
Version 1: To celebrate the grand opening, we are giving away this amazing Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line to one of you. Just type @ and click highlight. If it turns blue, you have been selected. The winner will be announced on August 20, 2025.
Version 2: For the month of August, we’re making it special by offering this fantastic Campervan to one of you. All you need to do is type @ and then click highlight. If it turns blue, you are competing. The winner will be chosen on August 23 at 7 pm.
Fact-check
This dynamic has been repeated in several similar posts, always promising flashy prizes and setting a date for the announcement of the winner. To verify, we need to answer three main questions: 1) Are the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Campervan really being raffled on Facebook? 2) What happens if you follow the instructions? 3) Have there been other fake raffles like this?
Are Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and Campervan being raffled on Facebook?
No. The posts are false and have no connection to Volkswagen or official dealerships. It is a scam that uses the names and images of popular vehicles to attract engagement and followers to fake pages. Volkswagen has not announced any giveaway with these characteristics.
What happens if you follow the steps described?
By commenting “@” and highlighting, you are not entering any contest. This strategy is only used to manipulate the social network’s algorithm, making the post gain more visibility and reach. In this way, scammers strengthen fake pages that can later be used to carry out more sophisticated scams or sell followers.
Have there been similar fake raffles?
Yes. Scams of this nature have been debunked many times. Examples include fake raffles involving vehicles such as the Fiat Toro, Toyota Corolla, Fiat Argo, Chevrolet Onix and Nissan. The pattern is always the same: promise impossible prizes in exchange for simple interactions.
Conclusion
The posts promising a giveaway of a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and a Campervan on Facebook are fake. There is no connection to the automaker, and it is a repeated scam seen with several brands in the past. The goal is only to trick users into generating engagement for fake pages.
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