Survey Scams: Ads Promising Discounted Products Often Too Good to Be True
Scammers are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to carry out a rising number of frauds—particularly through advertisements that promise significant discounts on goods in exchange for completing surveys.
Subscribe to our NewslettersThese are known as giveaway scams, and they've utilized the names of virtually every major retailer.
Posts are nearly always made on Facebook and various social media platforms.
Here is one example:
My daughter, employed at Harbor Freight, mentioned that individuals aged fifty and above can complete a brief survey and acquire a U.S. General Tool Cart for only $10! The company is liquidating older stock from their storage facilities and has an abundance of these tool carts. To demonstrate their appreciation, they’re extending this special deal exclusively to people within that age range.
The cost of these tool carts can be as high as $600.
The message contains a link you can use to respond to the survey.
A different post uses the same phrasing, however, the item mentioned is a Gorilla Cart from Tractor Supply Co.
The selling price of this item can be as much as $300.
Sure, you'll find another hyperlink to tap on.
This scam is just a phishing expedition trying to get your personal information and your credit card information.
There are many other products scammers use as bait, such as tools, kitchen appliances and toys.
Should you come across an advertisement like this, proceed directly to the company’s official site or contact them via phone to verify its authenticity.
Avoid falling into a scammer's trap.
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