A new scam called the Amazon Christmas Survey or “Amzn Christmas Srveys” is spreading rapidly across TikTok and other social platforms in November 2025, including with gift card promises of $500, $750 and $850. The ads claim that users can earn hundreds of dollars in Amazon rewards or gift cards by completing a simple online survey. None of it is real. The offer has no connection to Amazon and is instead part of a data-harvesting operation run through deceptive websites.
Fake Amazon Rewards Promise $500 or $750 Gift Cards
TikTok users are being shown short video ads that display Amazon packages, shopping carts, and Christmas gift imagery. The videos promise users that they can receive a $500, $750 or $850 Amazon gift card or a wishlist of Christmas gifts by taking part in a “special survey event.” The clips are labeled with phrases like Amzn Christmas Srveys and Amazon Christmas Survey, often with typos to make the ads look like authentic promotions that slipped through quickly.
The ads typically include fake comment sections below the videos. Some accounts pretend to show users who already received their “gift cards” or “free gifts.” These replies are scripted and controlled by the same scammers running the campaign. The setup makes it appear as if other TikTok users are confirming the offer works.
The Deceptive Links Behind the Scam
Clicking the link in the ad or video description leads to a domain such as dealzden.com, uplevelrewards.com, or reward4spot.com. Each of these sites serves as a redirect chain that eventually leads to an offer from a company called RewardZone USA, LLC. That company operates a network of “reward” landing pages that promise money or prizes in exchange for completing surveys or signing up for promotional offers.
The fake survey pages are carefully branded to appear similar to Amazon, using orange buttons and familiar font styles. Visitors are told to answer a few quick questions about shopping habits or holiday spending, then are directed to provide personal information such as full name, address, phone number, and email. Some pages also require signing up for multiple “partner offers” that include unrelated product trials and subscription programs.
How Scammers Profit from the Scheme
Scammers behind the Amazon Christmas Survey scam profit through affiliate commissions. Each time someone fills out the fake survey or signs up for one of the marketing offers, the website operators get paid. These payments are small per sign-up but add up when thousands of people fall for the same ad. The so-called “survey” never leads to a real gift card or Amazon credit.
RewardZone USA’s own disclosures reveal that user data is shared with numerous “marketing partners.” The list includes hundreds of companies involved in telemarketing, sweepstakes entries, and promotional offers. Submitting personal information through these fake survey forms exposes users to spam emails, robocalls, and potential identity theft risks.
TikTok and Meta Keep Approving Scam Ads
Despite repeated reports and user complaints, these fake Amazon survey ads continue to appear across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Scammers exploit automated ad review systems that often approve videos if they don’t explicitly use copyrighted Amazon logos or direct claims of partnership. Once approved, the ads are targeted to users based on shopping-related keywords and interests.
TikTok and Meta profit each time scammers buy ads, regardless of whether the products or offers are legitimate. The platforms rarely intervene unless the scams become widely reported or featured in news coverage.
Data Collection Disguised as Holiday Cheer
The scam’s timing is deliberate. During the holiday season, millions of users search for deals and rewards connected to Amazon and Christmas. Scammers capitalize on that attention by making their fake offers seem seasonal and limited-time. The use of holiday imagery and Amazon branding encourages people to click quickly before realizing the offer is fake.
The fake survey pages also use countdown timers, gift icons, and fake progress bars to create urgency. Some pages claim that only a small number of rewards remain or that the user has been “randomly selected” for a Christmas bonus.
Red Flags and Warning Signs
There are several clear signs that the Amazon Christmas Survey is fake:
- The web addresses never belong to Amazon.
- The ads often include typos like “Amzn Christmas Srveys.”
- The survey requires personal contact details unrelated to Amazon accounts.
- The sites redirect through multiple unfamiliar domains.
- No real Amazon promotion ever asks users to complete third-party offers or subscriptions.
Users who already entered information on one of these sites should monitor their email and phone for spam messages. It’s best to block unfamiliar numbers, avoid clicking links in unsolicited texts, and use spam filters to limit unwanted messages.
Consumers encountering potential scams should always check with the websites for the U.S. Better Business Bureau (BBB), Consumer Reports and Trustpilot. They can also report fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
A Recycled Scam Returns Every Year
This type of fake Amazon gift card promotion resurfaces every holiday season under new names. Similar scams have used titles such as “Amazon Black Friday Rewards,” “Prime Anniversary Giveaway,” and “Holiday Shopper Survey.” Each version leads to the same type of data-collection funnel controlled by affiliate marketers posing as legitimate survey companies.
While the names and visuals change, the goal stays the same — to collect as much user data as possible and earn commissions from deceptive sign-ups.
Final Warning
The Amazon Christmas Survey is not an Amazon promotion. It’s a recycled fake reward scheme designed to collect data and generate profits for marketers through misleading ads. No one receives a $750 Amazon card, no matter how many surveys they complete. The safest action is to avoid clicking the links, report the ads, and share warnings to prevent others from falling for the same trick.
Editor’s Note: I utilized ChatGPT to help write part of this article. However, ChatGPT used the transcript from a well-researched YouTube video I created about this subject, meaning hard work went into the creation of this scam-busting effort. Scammers use AI to scam people. It’s time we use AI to bust their scams.