Have you ever missed out on claiming your prize for sweepstakes after you worked so hard to submit your entries? We know just how big a bummer it can be. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you don’t miss out on future winning opportunities.
Not checking your emails
You need to set time aside, at least once a day, if not more, to check your inbox. Sweepstakes winning emails are time-sensitive and may come with a deadline to claim the prize. Sometimes, the win emails can easily get lost because the sender’s information may be unknown to you or are transferred to the spam folder.
Missing out on social media messages
When sweeps are held on social media, your email address information is often not taken into consideration. So, they won’t be able to contact you via email if you have won and will instead reach out through the platform they conducted the sweeps on.s
Ignoring the rules
Sometimes you may miss out on reading the rules, which may mention that you will have to physically pick up the prize if you are chosen as the winner. You could also lose out on the prize if the rules state that you need to live in the same province or country.
Using a different account to enter
To win a sweepstake, it is essential that you enter it using your real name and by providing authentic information about yourself. If you make a mistake there and the prize is a pick-up only one, you might not be able to claim it with your identification proof.
Not adhering to entry limits
Many sweepstakes come with entry limits that you need to be mindful of. This could range from a daily entry to a monthly entry. Once your IP address is captured by the system, the entry is recorded. So, you may be disqualified for breaking this rule.
