If you are entering sweepstakes, there is no doubt that you are dreaming about the prizes you are going to win. But do you really know what you need to do after you've won? This article will walk you through the winning process so that you can claim your prize without being disqualified. Let us take a look at some things you should do after winning a sweepstake.
Receive Your Win Notification
The winning process begins when you receive a win notification. This is the official notice that you are a potential winner. You will continue to remain a potential winner until you’ve completed the prize claim process and claimed your prize. Normally, win notifications arrive by email, registered mail, postal mail, telephone, or social media. That is why it is very important to make sure that you check the contact methods you use on your sweepstakes entry forms regularly. Also, do ensure that you read your win notification carefully. By doing so, you will know whether there is more you need to do to receive your prize.
Verify That You Have Really Won
Before you get too excited, make sure that the win notification is legitimate and not a sweepstakes scam. To verify your sweepstakes win, call the publicly listed number of the company that is sponsoring the giveaway. Also, never ever pay any money to receive your prize.
Watch For Your Win
Pay attention to when your sweepstake prize is due to arrive. It is very common for prizes to arrive well after their expected date. But if it has been more than a week and the prize still hasn't shown up, do contact the sponsor to check. If there is a problem, the sponsor can usually resolve it for you. But if you do not contact them, you will miss your chance to get your prize.
Send a Thank-You Note
Sending a thank-you letter to the sponsor is a nice gesture. It encourages the sponsors to hold more sweepstakes or to go the extra mile in fulfilling your prize.
