In January 2025, sponsored TikTok videos displayed a purported Amazon “pre-Super Bowl rewards hack.” According to the ads, the offer provided Amazon gift cards in the amounts of $700 and $750.
For example, one ad I viewed on Jan. 22, read, “Amazon’s employees are begging people to stop sharing this pre-Super Bowl rewards hack… but I’m showing y’all anyway (sorry Jeff).” The name referenced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
However, users advertising the Amazon “pre-Super Bowl rewards hack” and $750 gift card existed as a survey scam.
The Amazon ‘Pre-Super Bowl Rewards Hack’ Scam
The TikTok video ad I viewed for the Amazon “pre-Super Bowl rewards hack” scam showed a woman referencing her computer. The computer screen displayed a fraudulent website designed to resemble Amazon.com. The page claimed to deliver a $700 Amazon.com gift card. Under a large Amazon logo, the page read, “For the completion of your deals. Thank you!” The message of thanks showed the signature for “UpRewards.”
Next, the ad displayed a video showing the delivery of at least six Amazon packages at a doorstep. This part of the ad misled consumers, attempting to make them believe they could easily obtain a big gift card.
The ad continued to mmohditpdc.myfunnelish.com. The page displayed a $750 Amazon gift card. The instructions on the page showed a 30-minute timer to create a false sense of urgency. The “Quick Start Guide” then introduced three steps. First, “Complete All Deals. Earn up to $750.” Second, “Provide a valid email address for instant verification.” Third, “You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Some deals require users to be over 18.”
Upon clicking “start,” the page directed me to Rewards Giant USA, also labeled as Up Level Rewards. The website domain displayed as rewardsgiantusa.com.
Avoid Survey Scams
The Rewards Giant USA website — again, also named Up Level Rewards — continued the false promise of an Amazon gift card. To repeat, the Amazon “pre-Super Bowl rewards hack” offer for a $750 gift card existed as a survey scam.
Survey scams have been a persistent problem online for many years. These scams entice victims with seemingly generous offers, such as a $750 Amazon gift card. Scammers design the pages displaying the offers to appear professional and legitimate. However, these scams waste consumers’ time and can potentially cost them money.
This financial risk stems from the fact that survey scams typically require more than just completing surveys. They often ask participants to submit sensitive personal information, including phone numbers, email addresses and possibly even more sensitive data like dates of birth or Social Security numbers. Consumers should safeguard their sensitive personal information to keep it all out of the hands of scammers.
Furthermore, scammers creating ruses like the “pre-Super Bowl rewards hack” for a $750 Amazon gift card frequently trick individuals into signing up for purportedly “free trials.” Such trials automatically convert into paid subscriptions after a short period. This results in unexpected charges to the victim’s accounts.
The purpose of survey scams involves affiliate marketing schemes. The individuals promoting these scams earn a commission based on the number of people they lead to the surveys. Therefore, victims benefit the scammer by wasting their time filling out surveys, signing up for trials, and unknowingly sharing personal and financial data. The likelihood remains very low that consumers might ever receive a promised reward or gift card.
For further reading, the U.S. Better Business Bureau published the article, “BBB Tip: Learn the signs of a fake survey.” The American Automobile Association (AAA) also created content to inform consumers about survey scams. Additionally, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported generally about fraud and scams.