Choose Legitimate Sweepstakes:

1. Follow blogs and websites that offer free sweepstakes listings
2. Sign up for newsletters to receive sweepstakes notices
3. Listen to the radio to find local contests
4. Search social media to find more contests
5. Avoid sweepstakes that ask for your bank or credit card information 
6. Beware of the sweepstakes scams

Improve your Chances of Winning:

1. Create a dedicated email address 
2. Spend a bit of time each day entering sweeps
3. Enter as many different sweepstakes as you can
4. Enter as often as allowed and take advantage of bonus entries
5. Focus on sweepstakes with multiple prizes when possible
6. Look for text-based, mail-in, or call-in contests to improve your chances
7. Enter sweeps with shorter entry periods for a better chance
8. Read and follow the rules of each contest carefully
9. Get an autocomplete app to help you fill out entries faster
10. Use spreadsheets to track your entries