Winning a sweepstakes is wonderful.\u00a0 Never seeing that prize – not so much.\u00a0 What can you do to make sure that you receive a prize that you have won?<\/p>\n
The first thing you should do is be aware of the Rules for that sweepstakes.\u00a0 Some sweepstakes, often the blog ones, require that you come back to their website to see if you won. If you don't return and claim the prize, you'll never even know you won.\u00a0 Take note of a sweep that you need to revisit.\u00a0 You may also want to google your name or username periodically to see if any wins pop up.<\/p>\n
More on the Rules.\u00a0 Read them.\u00a0 If the sponsor won't deliver to a PO box, make sure you list a street address.\u00a0 If the winning announcement<\/a> is being sent by text message, remember to list your cell number and check your messages.\u00a0\u00a0Again, read the Rules.<\/p>\n Another simple but effective hint:\u00a0 proofread.\u00a0 Make it easy for the sponsor to find you.\u00a0 If you mistype your address, that prize may never find you.\u00a0 Also, if you are using an autofill program:\u00a0 proofread before submitting the form.\u00a0 Sometimes autofill programs put information in the wrong fields.\u00a0 No one wants to forfeit a prize because the sponsor couldn't reach you.<\/p>