subject: Online Contests, Separating The Good From The Bad [print this page] Online contests are fun and have great prizes. There are, however, some sites that are less then reputable. How do you separate the good from the bad?
Reputable sites for online contests will state if your information will be shared and in most cases, have an option that allows you to opt out of having your information passed on. If you enjoy entering online contests but are concerned about spam, check the contest websites privacy policy. This is where you will learn if your e-mail address will be shared with other companies. This is not necessarily a bad thing (it is a wonderful way to received offers, discounts, coupons and information about things you are interested in). If advertising e-mails are an issue for you, consider setting up an e-mail account that you use only for online contests. That way you will have one handy location to check for the sites partners promotions and winning confirmations as well!
If it is too good to be true, it probably is. It is reasonable for a car dealership to offer a prize of a car. It is unreasonable for a company that nobody has heard of to offer millions of dollars for no apparent reason. If you have questions about the validity of online contests claims, check out the sponsoring companys information at the Better Business Bureau website. If a scam is in play, you will be able to know quickly by using the handy online BBB options. You may even register a complaint if you have been victimized by an un-reputable contest site.
One of the best ways to make sure you are not falling prey to a scam is to use sites that investigate and prescreen contests for you. Sites such as Contest Central take the guesswork out of deciding which contests are safe to enter. Sites like Contest Central compile online contests of all types and with a variety of prizes in one convenient location.
Do not let the fear of bad sites get in the way of the excitement online contests has to offer. As you can see, there are ways to ensure you play on a winning site all the time, and isnt winning what it is all about? Enjoy and good luck!
by: Nick P.
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