Sweepstakes Scams

Protect yourself from sweepstakes scams. Learn how to recognize and avoid fraud and protect your personal information while entering sweepstakes.
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Why You Need an Affidavit to Claim Sweepstakes Prizes
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Sweepstakes Scams by Telephone: How to Detect and Avoid Them
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What Information Should You Share on Sweepstakes Entry Forms?
Report Scams to the Authorities
How to Report Sweepstakes Scams to the Authorities
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Learn How Not to Use Your Home Phone Number When Entering Sweepstakes
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Will Entering Sweepstakes Get You Spammed? Not If You Follow These Tips!
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Recognize the Warning Signs of Sweepstakes Scams
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If You Accidentally Subscribed to a Magazine, Here's What to Do
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Did You Win or Are You Being Scammed?
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Find Out What Sweepstakes Scammers Want and How to Stop Them
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Got a Big Check by Mail? Don't Be Fooled by Fake Sweepstakes Prizes!
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Protect Your Email Address From Spam and Scams
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Is It Safe to Enter That Sweepstakes? Find Out Here
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5 Unsettling but Legit Things to Expect from Prize Notifications
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Sweepstakes Check Scam Example