Few people who enter contests and sweepstakes online ever go on to become big winners, but it's nonetheless a fun, exciting way to interact online--and even a full-time profession for a select few who are very lucky and very persistent. And while most of the contests online are safe to enter and run by legitimate websites, you should still be careful when it comes to giving out your information to take part in a giveaway.
The right way to enter sweepstakes and contests online is to take a moment and judge the legitimacy and professionalism that is on display on any website that is promoting a giveaway. Look for prominent trust indicators, such as subscriber numbers, examples of past winners, and the age of the site. Additionally, make sure that there are clear and easily understandable rules present for every offer.
It's also never a good idea to enter contests or sweepstakes that take place outside of your own country. This isn't because they are likely to be shams, but rather because it becomes exceedingly difficult to get a hold of the sweepstakes organizers and to collect your prizes if you end up being a winner.
One bit of advice that seems to be common sense is to never give out any of your personal information including bank account numbers, credit card numbers or social security numbers. Surprisingly, however, many people fall for these kinds of scams every year, and it is worth repeating. While it is fine to require someone to give their email address, name or even phone number, anything more than that should make you suspicious.
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