There’s a legit giveaway from @SantaOnVenmo in partnership with Venmo. The requirement is simple; request up to $100 from a Venmo account named SantaOnVenmo, and you might receive the money as part of a holiday giveaway.
However, there’s an ongoing scam targeting Venmo users. Scammers have created multiple Santa accounts on Venmo, pretending to be the real @SantaOnVenmo. When people attempt to request a payment, there isn’t an option for ‘REQUEST’ but ‘PAY’, so instead they end up paying money to the fraudulent Venmo accounts.
Aside, from paying money to fake Santa Venmo accounts, the fraudsters behind the scam collects people’s Venmo details for future phishing scam attacks.
If you come across a promotion for Santa On Venmo on SnapChat, Instagram, or TikTok, here’s how to know if it’s legit or scam;
- Crosscheck the Venmo username. It should be the exact; SantaOnVenmo
- Confirm from the official Santa account on TikTok or Instagram, to know if the giveaway is still open for requests.
- Do not send a payment, only a request is needed to enter the sweepstakes. If there isn’t an option for ‘REQUEST’ don’t make the mistake of clicking ‘PAY’.
How does the Santa On Venmo Giveaway work?
The SantaOnVenmo giveaway is a Sweepstakes. Santa in partnership with Venmo, is taking your requests on Venmo and delivering a total of $50k in holiday gift cards. Prize amounts will be distributed within approximately ten (10) business days of verification of all winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Santa on Venmo Snapchat Promotion Real?
The Santa on Venmo Snapchat Promotion is legitimate. Venmo in partnership with @SantaOnVenmo is giving away holiday gift cards to Venmo users.
Who’s eligible for the SantaOnVenmo $100 Giveaway?
The official rule of the Venmo and Santa SweepStakes states that the giveaway is only open to legal residents of fifty United States and the District of Columbia who’re at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees of PayPal Inc, Merkle Inc, and their parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible.
Whats the Legit Santa Venmo Account?
The legit Venmo account for official Santa is @SantaOnVenmo. Any other Santa account on Venmo is owned by fraudsters.
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