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RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - miso - 07-15-2020
most sites giveaways are getting userdata since they're normally hosting the sites (or organised something with the site owner), if its like a twitter giveaway, might not be a scam bur it might be fake
ps: never pay for a giveaway
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - mothered - 07-16-2020
(07-15-2020, 05:21 PM)miso Wrote: ps: never pay for a giveawayIsn't a giveaway free of charge?
It wouldn't be deemed a giveaway If cost Is Involved.
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - miso - 07-16-2020
(07-16-2020, 05:35 AM)mothered Wrote:they normally claim that you'll get a higher chance of winning, which isn't fair anyway(07-15-2020, 05:21 PM)miso Wrote: ps: never pay for a giveawayIsn't a giveaway free of charge?
It wouldn't be deemed a giveaway If cost Is Involved.
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - mothered - 07-16-2020
(07-16-2020, 02:19 PM)miso Wrote:It certainly doesn't make sense.(07-16-2020, 05:35 AM)mothered Wrote:they normally claim that you'll get a higher chance of winning, which isn't fair anyway(07-15-2020, 05:21 PM)miso Wrote: ps: never pay for a giveawayIsn't a giveaway free of charge?
It wouldn't be deemed a giveaway If cost Is Involved.
On the principle of giveaways, my Avast Antivirus popped up with a message of: "Open your free gift". It was a 40% discount on one of their packages. Evidently, they're not aware that a "gift" Is a present- received without any form of payment. It makes you wonder how these entities continue to operate.
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - Jiggly - 07-18-2020
(07-15-2020, 05:14 PM)mothered Wrote:(07-15-2020, 12:59 PM)Jiggly Wrote: Putting scams to the side for a sec, as a general rule, giveaways are a great way to collect data to sell. Always check the privacy policies.Unfortunately, many services also collect and distribute data behind the scenes.
This is equally true!
(07-16-2020, 04:44 PM)mothered Wrote:(07-16-2020, 02:19 PM)miso Wrote:It certainly doesn't make sense.(07-16-2020, 05:35 AM)mothered Wrote: Isn't a giveaway free of charge?they normally claim that you'll get a higher chance of winning, which isn't fair anyway
It wouldn't be deemed a giveaway If cost Is Involved.
On the principle of giveaways, my Avast Antivirus popped up with a message of: "Open your free gift". It was a 40% discount on one of their packages. Evidently, they're not aware that a "gift" Is a present- received without any form of payment. It makes you wonder how these entities continue to operate.
This very thing has frustrated me for years. However, since it's been going on for years, and companies are doing it frequently all over the world.. it's become a "norm". There are too many protections for companies for them to be told off over some poor phrasing. Shame.
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - xxxx1809 - 07-18-2020
It's a 100% scam for sure!
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - Mrselion - 07-20-2020
Guys thank you for your time, I gave up on this, it is a real scam. I was checking the thread daily and looking at what are your thoughts on this. And all of you are totally right.
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - munem - 07-20-2020
I wouldnt waste my time on sites like that. Maybe just for quick analyze
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - ManakaJunpei - 07-20-2020
(07-20-2020, 05:51 PM)Mrselion Wrote: Guys thank you for your time, I gave up on this, it is a real scam. I was checking the thread daily and looking at what are your thoughts on this. And all of you are totally right.
I'm happy you've done enough research first to notice this isn't a legit website before investing your money into it,
Good luck in the future you're a smart man now o7
RE: Guys are giveaway sites TRUE or SCAM? - Johny_Bonny - 01-27-2021
This is a scam. I assure you that you will fill out their survey, write them your personal data, and win nothing. You'll only be wasting your time. They will then use your personal data for their own purposes. Most often, no one wins in such surveys, so you should not put much hope that you will win an iPhone or a MacBook. I only participate in verified surveys such as tellhappystar. For participating in their survey, I received small fries. This is a small reward but very pleasant and I don't have to worry about my personal data.