Everywhere you look on the internet these days someone wants to give you something in exchange, it would appear, for nothing. However, whilst entering competitions is a great deal of fun and, can certainly be lucrative for some, there are a few things to be aware of.
In essence, all you need do is apply a little common sense to things. However, there are scams out there; so you also need to be careful who and where you are sending what information!
There are many reasons why companies run such amazing competitions but, as a rule, they are in it for some reason other than to simply reward you. Often they are connected to special offers, or simply in order to garner your contact details for marketing purposes.
Quite often however, they are created purely as a money making exercise. Naturally, an entry fee will be incurred, and it is by making more from the fees than the prize or prizes cost that they are able to make a profit. Just because this is the case, should not detract you from entering competitions.
Whichever is the main reason, it is likely you will be added to a database somewhere in any case. As such, it could well be worth having a dedicated email address and even a dedicated cell phone number to jot down on your entries.
Above all else, you should ensure you are happy with all the terms and conditions. Failure to read these are the cause of many problems so, though it takes time, it is always worth it.
More than this, as you enter more and more competitions, you can ascertain which areas you need to read above others; which can speed the process significantly. And of course, the more you enter, the greater your chances of winning.
Many people are unsure about whether online competitions are genuine. However, any responsible promoter should give details of past winners when asked, even if you are not entering competitions with them at the time.
In essence, all you need do is apply a little common sense to things. However, there are scams out there; so you also need to be careful who and where you are sending what information!
There are many reasons why companies run such amazing competitions but, as a rule, they are in it for some reason other than to simply reward you. Often they are connected to special offers, or simply in order to garner your contact details for marketing purposes.
Quite often however, they are created purely as a money making exercise. Naturally, an entry fee will be incurred, and it is by making more from the fees than the prize or prizes cost that they are able to make a profit. Just because this is the case, should not detract you from entering competitions.
Whichever is the main reason, it is likely you will be added to a database somewhere in any case. As such, it could well be worth having a dedicated email address and even a dedicated cell phone number to jot down on your entries.
Above all else, you should ensure you are happy with all the terms and conditions. Failure to read these are the cause of many problems so, though it takes time, it is always worth it.
More than this, as you enter more and more competitions, you can ascertain which areas you need to read above others; which can speed the process significantly. And of course, the more you enter, the greater your chances of winning.
Many people are unsure about whether online competitions are genuine. However, any responsible promoter should give details of past winners when asked, even if you are not entering competitions with them at the time.
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