07-19-2018
07:46 PM
07-19-2018
07:46 PM
Hi Southwest community!
Long time flyer, first time poster. I recently entered a #southwestflightgiveaway after seeing a sponsored ad from the official instagram of Southwest-- SouthwestAir. They were giving away a row of seats to any of their destinations as the prize.
I was then alerted that my entry had been selected-- by the official instagram! I was told to enter my information on a link that was submitted. Once I did that, it said that my link "wasn't a winner, and if that was believed to be an error, to contact that domain." It was a webpage outside of Southwest.com but it made sense that they might be running the contest for them. Again, just following the steps of the official SouthwestAir instagram!!
I hadn't heard anything so I contacted Southwest via the email on their webpage who told me in reply that this was not a real contest, although they linked the account I had been interacting with as the only official Southwest instagram.
I wish I had the posting of the ad I saw that inspired me to make the post, but I feel a little duped that I entered my personal info on a page that might not be legitimate. Also sad that my bachelorette party dreams seem to be slipping away??
Please help!
Kat
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