What if you are suppose to be a contest winner?

You don't provide enough specific details for me to give a meaningful response. In general, if you are told you have won a contest but you have to pay something to get your prize, its a scam. Be especially suspicious if you are asked to buy Green Dot cards or other prepaid debit cars and send the information online. You can also search the North Carolina Attorney General website at ww.ncdoj.gov consumer complaint section for more information about sweepstaes scams.