Are SweepStakes Real?

Question

Or Are They Just Scams?

Answer 1

If you receive an unsolicited email stating you have won a lottery, even though you haven't purchased a ticket, then yes, this is a SCAM.  If you click on the below link this site gives a comprehensive list of email scams and frauds, what steps you can take if you have been the victim of a scam and also provides an online form where scams and frauds can be reported :

http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/

Answer 2

Are you talking about receiving an e-mail from a stranger with a "You've won the sweepstakes!" type of message? If so, then yes, it's a scam. http://www.scamwarners.com has loads of great information about this type of thing.