Amazon gift cards are the most requested freebie on the internet, which is exactly why scammers use them as bait. Here’s how to spot a fake “free $100 Amazon gift card” offer and the honest ways people actually earn Amazon credit.
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Is the free $100 Amazon gift card real?
If it arrived as a surprise text, email, pop-up or social post, almost certainly not. Amazon does not give away $100 gift cards to random people who complete a survey or click a link. These messages usually lead to:
- Long chains of surveys and “offers” that never end in a gift card
- Requests for a small shipping fee or your credit card
- Fake login pages designed to steal your Amazon password
- “Gift card generators” that are malware or ad farms
Red flags of an Amazon gift card scam
- “You’ve been selected” for a prize you didn’t enter
- A link that isn’t on amazon.com (look closely for misspellings)
- Pressure to act within minutes
- Any request for payment, card details or your Amazon password
- Someone asking you to buy Amazon gift cards to pay a bill, fix your computer or claim a prize. The FTC says paying with gift cards is a sure sign of a scam.
Legit ways to earn Amazon gift cards
These won’t get you $100 overnight, but they’re real.
1. Microsoft Rewards
Earn points for searching with Bing, completing daily activities and some Microsoft purchases. Points can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards and other rewards. Many users earn a small card every few weeks.
2. Rewards and survey apps
Established platforms such as Swagbucks, InboxDollars, MyPoints, Survey Junkie and Prime Opinion let you redeem points for Amazon gift cards. Expect to put in steady time; read the payout terms before you start.
3. Fetch
Scan grocery and shopping receipts to earn points you can redeem for gift cards, including Amazon.
4. Amazon Trade-In
Trade in eligible used devices, such as Kindles, tablets and some electronics, for an Amazon gift card. Check the current list of accepted items on Amazon.
5. Cashback portals and credit card rewards
Cashback sites and credit card rewards programs often let you redeem for Amazon gift cards. Only worth it if you’d be buying the items anyway and pay your card off in full.
6. Amazon’s own promotions
Amazon sometimes offers promotional credit for things like choosing slower shipping, trying a new service or reloading your gift card balance. These appear in your Amazon account or app, not through random texts.
What to do if you fell for a fake offer
- Change your Amazon password and turn on two-step verification.
- Contact your bank if you entered card details.
- Report Amazon-branded scams to Amazon through its official help pages and to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
FAQ
How long does it take to earn a $100 Amazon gift card from apps?
It depends on the app and how much time you spend. For most people using one or two apps casually, $100 takes months, not days.
Are Amazon gift card generators real?
No. Gift card codes can’t be generated by outside websites. These sites are scams.
Can I get an Amazon gift card for completing one survey?
Not a $100 one. Legit survey sites pay small amounts per survey, which add up over time.