Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is SweepstakesAlerts real?

Yes! SweepstakesAlerts was founded in 2014 by sweepstakes enthusiasts who love giving away cash and prizes and positively impacting members' lives.

We believe we have the opportunity to make a difference in this often stressful world. What better way to do that then surprise lucky winners with a sweepstakes win!

How many winners have you had?

We've had dozens of winners who have won everything from $10.00 Amazon gift cards to $5,000.00 cash. They are from all over the United States.

Do you actually give out the prizes?

Yes, our sweepstakes fulfillment team makes sure winners who claim their prize receive their prize either by postal mail or digitally.

You feature a lot of giveaways. Are they all SweepstakesAlerts?

SweepstakesAlerts hosts multiple sweepstakes ourselves, including a $5,000 Cash Giveaway, $777 Cash Giveaway, $75 Target Gift Cards and more... even a $50,000.00 Instant Win Giveaway and a $125,000.00 Scratch Off Giveaway. All giveaways can be found at the top of this page or on our homepage.

We also may feature giveaways from vetted sweepstakes partners. Any giveaway that is not labeled "SweepstakesAlerts" is from a partner. Should you have a problem with one of these giveaways please contact the sweepstakes partner.

How do I know if I'm eligible to enter?

SweepstakesAlerts requires the entrant to be at least 18 years of age and is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia). You are not eligible to enter if you are located in Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or other U.S. territories and possessions and where prohibited by law.

Employees of SweepstakesAlerts are not eligible.

To read more about the rule requirements, click on the "Rules" link on the entry page of each respective sweepstakes.

How do I enter?

Entering is easy.

The easiest way to know which sweepstakes are available to be entered into is by checking your email. SweepstakesAlerts sends out a daily email notifying subscribers about entering SweepstakesAlerts and partner giveaways.

You can also sign up for mobile text messages (SMS) and easily receive prize alerts to your phone.

Of course, you can visit https://play.sweepstakesalerts.com and enter each available sweepstakes every day.

How can I subscribe to email?

Visit the Sweepstakes Alerts homepage to enter to win one of our featured prizes, and be sure to check the checkbox that says you'd like to receive email.

You can unsubscribe from email anytime.

How many entries can I get?

The number of entries depends on the sweepstakes. You can maximize your chances to win by entering the maximum number of times within the Sweepstakes Entry Period (after the start date, and before the end date.)

Please read the "Rules" section of each sweepstakes to verify how often you can enter. Remember, you can't win if you don't enter.

Can I enter with multiple email addresses?

No, this is against the Rules. Any attempt to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that participant's entries and that participant may be disqualified.

Entrants are not permitted to share the same email address.

How do you choose a winner?

The winning entry is chosen in a random drawing of all valid entries received within the Sweepstakes Entry Period.

How do I know if I've won?

You will receive an email from SweepstakesAlerts notifying you that you've won a SweepstakesAlerts giveaway. It will be from a SweepstakesAlerts.com email address.

We will not call, text message, or send you postal mail if you've won. Please be aware of imposters who pretend to be SweepstakesAlerts. If you are unsure if you've won, Contact Us.

Do I have to pay anything to enter? What if I win?

No, you never have to pay anything to enter a SweepstakesAlerts sweepstakes.

And no, you never have to pay anything to claim or receive a SweepstakesAlerts prize, though you are responsible for any taxes you may have to pay.

I won a prize over $600. Why do I have to fill out a W9 Tax Form?

If the prize you won is valued at $600 or more, you must complete and sign 1) a SweepstakesAlerts affidavit and 2) a W9 Tax Form.

The affidavit is required to verify your US and age eligibility in order to fulfill your prize.

The W9 form is required because SweepstakesAlerts must send you an IRS 1099 MISC Form at the end of the year. You'll need to submit it with next year's taxes.

Please note that sweepstakes affidavits require your Social Security number. Do not be alarmed - it is required by the IRS. It will only be used to fulfill your prize and we at SweepstakesAlerts take its security very seriously. More information can be found on the IRS site here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4706.pdf

Did I win?

You will receive an email from SweepstakesAlerts if you've won a SweepstakesAlerts prize. You can also check out SweepstakesAlerts winners on the Winners Page.

Make sure your email address is up to date and accurate since that is the only way we will contact you.

Is there a limit to how many prizes I can win?

No! A great part about SweepstakesAlerts is you could win multiple prizes and there is no limit to how many you could win. Be sure to maximize your chances to win by entering as often as the Rules allow!