Freebie101

Basic Freebie Site Questions

What is a freebie site?
These are sites that give out a variety of free gifts such as iPods, laptops, cell phones, cash and just about anything you can think of.

How do they work?
All you have to do is sign up at one of them and then refer a certain number of people to sign up under you. Once you get enough people sign up under you they will send you your free gift!
The number of referrals needed is usually based on the worth of your chosen free gift. So for instance: an iPod shuffle would require less refs than a regular iPod since it’s worth less. For a more detailed guide on how these sites for click here

How much do these offers cost and do I need a credit card?
The offers themselves vary in price. Some can be completely free while others cost $40. A lot of offers do require a credit card but there are also some no credit card offers out there.

Is giving my credit card information safe?
Yes it is safe. You are not giving the freebie sites any information. When you sign up for an offer like the advertiser is who you give your information to. For example, if you sign up for Blockbuster Online, you are giving Blockbuster your information not the freebie site.

I don’t believe you, it must be a scam!
There are some sites which are legit and others that turn out to be a scam. That’s why we are here! If you ever have any questions about a site then ask about it in the forums! We also have a listing of news articles and success stories in the forum for more proof!

Do I need to be 18 to join?
It depends on the site. A lot of the sites do not require you to be 18 but there are sites that do. The best way to be sure is to read the Terms of Service on the site that you want to sign up for. If you still can not find the information just post in our forums and someone will be able to help you find the information that you need.

Joining Freebie Sites

Do I need to use my correct information?
Yes! It is very important to use correct information when joining these sites. The sites need your correct information in order to send you your prize.

Do I have to read the Terms of Service?
You should always read the Terms of Service of any site you join because all sites have some different rules about what you can and cannot do. In order to be sure you get your prize without problems it is best to know the rules of the site you want to join.

Can I register from a public place like a school or library?
No, freebie sites only allow one account per person. If you sign up from the library and another person also signs up from there then you may be accused of having multiple accounts because the site sees you having the same ip address as another user. It is always best to sign up from your own computer.

Can I join the same site twice?
While most people want to join a site two times and get multiple gifts it is against the terms of service of the freebie sites. Do not worry though, there are many freebie sites out there for you to receive plenty of free stuff.

Completing Offers

What is an “offer”?
An offer is a free trial or service by a company. They are usually cheap trials for services that you may already be looking to sign up for like eBay, Blockbuster, Gamefly and much more

Why do I need to complete an offer?
The offers how are how the freebie sites pay for your free prizes. For every offer that is completed the advertiser pays the freebie site.

Can I complete an offer more than one?
No. Doing an offer more than once is considered fraud and can get you on hold or banned from the freebie sites. Once you do an offer you can never do it again. There are many different offers out there so you should never run out of different offers to complete.

What is “Offer Fraud”?
Offer fraud is basically cheating the offers. It is when you use false information or sign up for offers more than once. It will get you banned from freebie sites and prevent you from getting any free stuff.

Offer Credit

What is “offer credit?
“Offer credit” is what the freebie sites use to show that you have successfully completed an offer. It is also referred to as going green, since usually the freebie sites indicate you have completed an offer by a green checkmark or saying “You have completed your offer!”

How long does it take to get credit for an offer?
This varies depending on the site and offer. Most of the offers credit between 1 day and 1 week. The majority of sites list next to the offer about how long it will take to be credited.

I completed an offer and still haven’t gotten credit! What should I do?
This can sometimes happen if there was an error in tracking. The best thing to do is to email the freebie site where you signed up and email them with proof that you completed the offer. The proof can be a confirmation email or screen shot from when you completed the offer.

How can I ensure I get credit for an offer?

• Be sure you have cookies allowed
• Turn of any firewalls when you complete the offer
• Keep all emails and any proof you have until you get credit

Referrals

What is a referral?
A referral is someone that signs up to a freebie site under a referral link.

What is a referral link?
A referral link is a unique link used to track people that sign up under you. You can find this link when you login to your freebie site account.

Do all sites require referrals?
No. There are some sites call DIY (Do It Yourself) sits that allow you to complete the site by just doing extra offers in place of referrals.

How do I refer someone?
To refer someone all you need to do is give them your referral link and have them sign up under it. To get some tips on referral read our guide.

How do I know how many referrals I have?
When you login to the freebie site there is usually a status page that lists all of your referrals and if they have completed an offer.

What do the different colors of my referrals mean?
Many sites use a color system to show what the status on your referrals is. When a referral signs up under you they are usually “yellow”. This means they have just signed up and have not received credit for an offer. When your referral does an offer and receives credit for it they are usually “green”. If for some reason your referral is on hold they are usually “red”.

What does being on”hold” mean?
A user is placed on hold when he or she violates the terms of service of a site. When your referral is on hold he or she does not count for credit towards your free prize.

Ordering

I got all of my referrals, now what?
Once you got all of your referrals and completed your offer requirements you just need to order your prize. Do this by following the instructions on the freebie site you signed up with.

How long does it take to receive my free prize?
This is entirely dependant on the freebie site and prize you got. Most sites ship within a week, but if you order a product that is in high demand it may take longer. Ask the freebie site when you can expect your prize and they will be glad to let you know.

Do I need to pay for shipping?
No, the freebie site covers the cost of shipping as well as your prize.

What is a “Custom Order”?
Some freebie sites allow you to place a “custom order”. This means that you can order an item that is not listed in the prizes on that freebie site, and they will try to get it for you. All you need to do is choose the “custom order” prize and tell support what you want. They will reply with how many referrals it will be. Once you get the required amount of referrals you just contact them again and order.