RAVEN5 Consumer Credibility

Is This Promotion Legit?

If you’ve landed here, you’re likely trying to confirm whether a sweepstakes or promotion is real.

That’s a good instinct.

RAVEN5 is the team behind many sweepstakes, contests, and promotional campaigns you see from well-known brands. We build and manage these programs from start to finish, including entry collection, validation, winner selection, and prize fulfillment.

If you’ve entered a promotion and see RAVEN5 referenced in the rules or communications, we are the authorized administrator of that campaign.

Who We Are

RAVEN5 is a Canadian-based agency specializing in sweepstakes, contests, and promotional programs.

Founded in 2005, we’ve spent over two decades designing and managing promotions across North America. Our work typically operates behind the scenes, supporting campaigns that reach millions of consumers each year.

We are not a third-party list company or lead reseller. We build and run the promotions themselves.

What We Actually Do

We design and operate sweepstakes and contest programs from end to end.

That includes:

Secure entry collection and data handling
Fraud monitoring and validation
Randomized winner selection
Eligibility verification
Prize fulfillment coordination

Every promotion follows a structured lifecycle from planning through execution, monitoring, winner selection, and fulfillment. This ensures campaigns are fair, consistent, and compliant.

Where You’ve Likely Seen Us

RAVEN5 typically sits behind the brand experience.

You may have interacted with a campaign we manage through:

Brand websites and landing pages
In-store or receipt-based promotions
QR code activations
Email or social-driven sweepstakes

If RAVEN5 is listed in the official rules, we are responsible for administering that promotion.

Proof, Not Promises

We’ve been doing this for over a decade, and our work is public.

We work with established brands across industries including retail, automotive, food and beverage, financial services, and more.

What Clients Say

We’re trusted by the brands and agencies we work with.

They consistently highlight:

Reliable execution
Clear processes
Strong communication
Ability to manage complex programs

How Legitimate Promotions Work

Legitimate sweepstakes and promotional campaigns follow a consistent structure.

You enter through a defined experience, your entry is securely recorded, and all participants are subject to the same rules and eligibility criteria. Winners are selected through controlled, randomized processes and verified before any prize is awarded.

There are no shortcuts, hidden steps, or unexpected requests.

If you’re ever unsure about a promotion, you should be able to:

Find official rules that explain how it works
Identify the brand behind the campaign
Understand how winners are selected and contacted
Verify any communication you receive

That’s what legitimate sweepstakes and promotions look like.

Data Security and Privacy

We handle participant data as part of running promotions, and that responsibility is taken seriously.

Data is stored securely in cloud-based environments
Access is restricted and protected with encryption and two-factor authentication
Data is used only for the specific promotion unless consent is provided
Data is retained only for a limited period following a campaign

We do not sell participant data.

Why You Might Hear From Us

If you entered a promotion, you may hear from RAVEN5 regarding:

Entry confirmations
Winner notifications
Eligibility verification
Prize fulfillment

If you did not enter a promotion and receive a message claiming you’ve won, it is not from us.

Questions or Something Feel Off?

If you have questions about a promotion or a message you’ve received, reach out.
[email protected]

Include:

Promotion name
Brand
Screenshot or message

We’ll review it, confirm whether it’s legitimate, and point you in the right direction.

If something isn’t connected to a real promotion, we’ll tell you clearly.

How to Spot a Legitimate Sweepstakes

Not all sweepstakes and promotions are legitimate, and some scams attempt to imitate real campaigns.

A legitimate sweepstakes will always:

Be something you actively entered
Include official rules hosted on a real website
Clearly identify the brand and promotion administrator
Come from a recognizable and verifiable domain
Never require payment, fees, or financial information to claim a prize

If any of these are missing, it’s worth taking a closer look.

Common Signs of a Scam

Fraudulent messages often follow similar patterns. Be cautious if you encounter:

Messages claiming you’ve won a prize without entering
Requests for payment, taxes, or “processing fees”
Requests for banking details, credit card numbers, or SIN
Emails from free or suspicious domains
Poor spelling, inconsistent branding, or unusual formatting
Urgent language pressuring you to act immediately

Legitimate sweepstakes do not operate this way.

How Legitimate Promotions Communicate

If you are selected as a potential winner, the process is straightforward and controlled.

You can expect:

Communication tied to a specific promotion you entered
Clear identification of the brand and campaign
A verification process to confirm eligibility
No requirement to pay any fees at any stage

You should always be able to trace the communication back to the original promotion.

What to Do If You’re Unsure

If something doesn’t feel right:

Do not click links or download attachments
Do not provide personal or financial information
Do not send payment of any kind
Look for the official rules or original promotion source
Contact the brand or administrator directly

Or reach out to us.

We’ll review the message or promotion, confirm whether it’s legitimate, and point you in the right direction.