On Tiktok there are lots of videos pretending to come from Amazon.com. These videos are offering Amazon gift card vouchers for surveys. Partaking in the quiz exposes people to identity theft, stolen credit card details, and malware infestation. Here’s Why
TikTok Amazon Gift Card Scam?
Multiple Tiktok videos claim you get to win an Amazon Gift Card Voucher when you answer a 30 second quiz. The quiz is dubbed ‘Amazon Black Friday Quiz’ ‘Amazon Christmas Quiz’. The quiz might look harmless, just info from when you used tiktok shop, but it’s an orchestrated scam.
After answering the quiz, users reported not receiving the $750 Amazon voucher promised. They had simply wasted my time and data for nothing.
Points to consider –
Offering $750 gift card for doing almost nothing is a common sign of a scam, as big rewards usually require more effort.
Comments who claimed to have received the gift card are from Tiktok accounts with suspicious activity – few followers, faceless, e.t.c
Amazon isn’t offering gift cards for Christmas or Black Friday. There’s no information about the giveaway on any of Amazon’s social media handles.
Why You Should Be Wary of This Survey Scam
Sells Your Data Information
The quiz request for sensitive info while answering survey questions. This info includes – email address, IP address, browser type, cookies, device type, operating system, buying preferences, online behaviours, e.t.c This is sold to big data companies, then you would be an be targeted with ads.
Installs Malware to Devices
The survey scam could install malware to your device during the correspondence via email. Malware is a software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It could also be used to steal your personal and financial information which would then be sold to the darkweb.
Redirects Your Browser To Unsecured and Malicious Website
Emails from the fake Amazon gift card giveaway could direct you to websites known for malicious intents. These websites often pose as survey sites but actually engage in phishing scams. Before participating in deals, you’d have to submit your personal data like; full name, email address, phone number, home address, date of birth, and payment information. These information would be used to commit financial fraud.
Tips on Spotting Fake Giveaways and Prizes
The first step you should take is finding out if the giveaway has been posted on the company’s social media accounts. If it hasn’t, the giveaway is likely a scam.
It’s a scam if You’re Asked To Pay an Upfront Fee. Legit giveaways don’t ask for any kind of fee, whether shipping or handling fee.
Scan the giveaway post for bad grammar, missing words, or spelling mistakes. Any company can make a minor mistake when typing out a win notification. However, multiple or glaring errors are a bad sign.
Are there reviews or posts about the giveaway online? It’s common for various news outlet to carry information about legit giveaways. By searching for reviews online you could also come across warning posts or complaints.
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